The Melrose man accused of attacking his mother and sister with a mallet-type weapon Friday night was arrested in Westborough Tuesday.

John C. Ferreira, 54, of Melrose was spotted on an abandoned road that runs from Route 9 to Milk Street in Westborough around 12:15 p.m., Westborough Police Chief Alan Gordon said.

Officer Michael Daniels saw a red Toyota and checked the license plate. The officer learned the car, which Ferreira was driving, had been stolen after the alleged attack in Melrose.

Daniels learned Ferreira was wanted for attempted murder and motor vehicle charges.

Ferreira was stopped on Lyman Street and arrested. He will be brought to court Wednesday.

Authorities said Ferreira tied up his mother and sister Friday night inside a Vinton Street home. NECN reports he used duct tape and wire.

One woman was struck in the face and both women were injured. One of the victims escaped and notified police, NECN reports.

Ferreira stole a dog and the Toyota from the scene, police said.