Three men are due to appear in court following an armed robbery in which a vehicle was stolen and later chased through Aberdeen.
The robbery occurred on Friday on Rowan Road in the Ashgrove area of the city.
Police confirmed a bladed weapon was used and that a mobile phone, cash and a vehicle were taken.
Officers eventually traced the car at around 5pm on Saturday as it travelled along North Anderson Drive.
In a statement, Police Scotland said the driver “failed to stop for officers” and after a short pursuit the motor crashed.
There were no reported injuries.
Following the accident, three men were charged – the driver aged 32 and two passengers aged 32 and 34.
The three men are due to appear at Aberdeen Sheriff Court today.