Five teens have been charged following a pursuit on the Northern Beaches last night.
About 3.00am on Saturday 9 March 2024, officers from North Shore Police Area Command spotted a red Hyundai I30 sedan on Condamine Street, Manly Vale.
Police attempted to stop the vehicle; however, when it failed to stop as directed, a pursuit was initiated.
The pursuit continued through Allambie then Frenchs Forest before police found the vehicle dumped in Forestville Avenue, Forestville.
Police will allege the driver and four passengers ran from the vehicle, before hiding in nearby front gardens and bushland.
With the assistance of the dog squad, five teenagers – three boys and two girls, ages ranging between 13 and 16 – were arrested.
They were taken to Manly Police Station where they were charged by officers from Strike Force Sweetenham with a number of offences arising from the pursuit.
Inquiries reveal the car had been allegedly stolen during an aggravated break and enter at Ramsgate earlier in the night.
A 16-year-old girl was charged with three offences – police pursuit – not stop – drive recklessly, steal motor vehicle and aggravated break and enter in company.
A 13-year-old girl was charged with three offences – aggravated break and enter in company, steal motor vehicle and be carried in a conveyance taken without consent of owner.
A 13-year-old boy was charged with three offences – aggravated break and enter in company, steal motor vehicle and be carried in a conveyance taken without consent of owner.
A 15-year-old boy was charged with being carried in a conveyance taken without consent of owner.
A 14-year-old boy was charged with being carried in a conveyance taken without consent of owner
Police will allege in Court all five teenagers, none local to the area, were on bail at the time of being arrested.
They were all refused bail to appear before a children’s court tomorrow (Sunday 10 March 2023).
As investigations continue, anyone who may have any information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
