A police dog has helped offers apprehend teenagers arrested following an attempted break-in and pursuit with a stolen vehicle in Seaforth overnight.
About 1.15am (today Friday 6 September 2024) two males were allegedly disturbed during a break and enter at a home on Seaforth Crescent, Seaforth where they fled the scene in a Toyota Camry.
A short time later officers from the Traffic and Highway Patrol Command spotted the vehicle travelling east along Military Road, Mosman, in excess of the 60km/h posted speed limit.
When the vehicle failed to stop as directed a pursuit was initiated.
It will be alleged that speeds of over 90kph in a 60km/h zone were reached, before the driver stopped the vehicle along the Warringah Freeway, North Sydney, and ran from the scene.
After a short foot pursuit, the 19-year-old man was arrested with the assistance of the Dog Squad.
He was treated at the scene for a dog bite to the right leg and taken to Royal North Shore Hospital in a stable condition where he remains under police guard.
A male passenger was arrested in the vehicle. The 17-year-old was taken to Manly Police Station and is assisting with inquiries.
As detectives from Northern Beaches Police Area Command continue with investigations, anyone with information about the matter – or has any available dashcam/mobile phone footage – is urged to contact Manly Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
It follows a string of vehicle thefts, many allegedly involving young adults and teenagers, from the Middle Harbour foreshore, in particular Seaforth and Balgowlah.
📸 Now retired Sydney police dog Alpha on a previous case. NSW Police.
