A MAN police say was behind the wheel of a stolen vehicle that crash landed on its side through the shop front of an accounting firm is facing a string of charges.

Just after 2pm yesterday the stolen vehicle allegedly ploughed through a set of traffic lights in South Perth and crashed into an Audi before slamming into the building causing extensive damage.

The driver managed to escape the crashed Toyota Camry Sportivo through the sunroof and then fled the scene before being arrested two kilometres away after being coaxed down from the roof of a toilet block.

Camera Icon A car crashed through the shopfront of an accounting firm. Credit: Perth WA Revenue Raisers

A 26-year-old Girrawheen man has been charged with dangerous driving causing bodily harm, stealing a motor vehicle and driving recklessly, failing to stop obstructing police and failing to comply with police.

He will appear in Perth Magistrates Court today.