Teens arrested after car chase

Five teens have been charged following a pursuit across the Northern Beaches last night.

Around 3.00am this morning (Saturday, 09 March), officers from North Shore Police Area Command sighted a red Hyundai I30 sedan at Condamine Street, Manly Vale. They initiated a pursuit when the vehicle failed to stop as directed.

The pursuit continued along Kentwell Road and Allambie Road, Allambie Heights, through Warringah Road, Frenchs Forest, before police found the vehicle dumped at Forestville Avenue, Forestville.

Police allege the driver and four passengers ran from the vehicle, before hiding in nearby front gardens and bushland. The five teens were located with the assistance of the Dog Unit, and three boys and two girls were arrested, their ages ranging between 13 and 16.

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 revealed the car had allegedly been stolen during an aggravated break and enter at Ramsgate in southern Sydney earlier in the night.

The five teenagers were charged as follows:

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 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 2024).

Investigations are ongoing, and police have requested that anyone who may have any information contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Update 3.45pm Saturday, 09 March 2024:

A NSW Police spokesperson has confirmed that none of the teens arrested are from the Northern Beaches.

Images: Northern Beaches Advocate (file)

NSW Police are seeking public assistance in relation to this matter. If you have any information that may assist them with their inquiries, please contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.