One person is in custody after a heavy police presence descended on Perth’s south-eastern suburbs this afternoon.

WA Police said officers were in the Welshpool and Belmont areas this afternoon searching for a 2018 model blue Hyundai Kona sedan.

The car had reportedly been involved in a police chase.

Police have since confirmed officers found the car crashed near Cosmos Street in East Cannington.

Camera Icon Police in East Cannington. Credit: Sharlene Cheetham

A person was running through backyards in the area after they fled the crash, but had since been captured and arrested.

A witness said there were about 20 police vehicles in the area, including officers from Tactical Response Group.

They also reported seeing the police helicopter in the air and members of the Dog Squad.