Teens charged after police pursuit - Lake Macquarie PD

Wednesday, 05 June 2024 12:13:38 PM

Two teens have been charged after they allegedly broke into a home and led police on a pursuit.

Officers attached to Lake Macquarie Police District attempted to stop a car about 1.50am today (Wednesday 5 June 2024), as it was being driven through New Lambton.

The driver allegedly failed to stop and police commenced a pursuit.

A short time later, the car was stopped on Campbell Street, Wallsend, with three teens arrested a short time later.

Another 15-year-old boy and a 16-year-old boy were taken to Waratah Police Station where they were each charged with,

• Aggravated break and enter commit serious indictable offence
• Destroy or damage property
• Enter inclosed land not prescribed premises without lawful excuse
• Aggravated break and enter with intent – knowing person there
• Be carried in conveyance taken without consent of owner
• Hinder or resist police officer in the execution of duty, and
• Breach of bail

They were refused bail to appear at Broadmeadow Children’s Court today.

Police will allege in court the car was stolen a short time before the pursuit during a break and enter of a home on Steven Place, Newcastle East.

A third teen, a 15-year-old boy, was taken to John Hunter Hospital.

Inquiries are continuing.

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