Two youths charged after pursuit in Moree - Operation Regional Mongoose

Tuesday, 23 July 2024 10:24:40 AM

Two youths will face court later today charged following a pursuit in a stolen car in Moree today.

Operation Regional Mongoose is a high-visibility police operation to tackle serious property-related crime, committed predominately by young offenders.

About 2am today (Tuesday 23 July 2024), police were patrolling Boston Street, Moree, when they attempted to stop a Ford Ranger, reported stolen and allegedly travelling at excessive speed.

When it failed to stop, a pursuit was initiated. A short time later the pursuit was terminated due to losing sight of the Ford.

A short time later, the Ford was sighted by police to enter a dirt road on Bulluss Drive and when they negotiated a bend, the car left the road and rolled.

Police arrived a short time later where two boys - aged 17 and 11 - were arrested and taken to Moree Police Station. They were both checked by NSW Ambulance paramedics.

Both youths were charged with aggravated break and enter dwelling in company steal under $60000, destroy or damage property over $ 2000 and under $ 5000, and take and drive conveyance without consent of owner.

The pair were refused bail to appear at a Children’s court today (Tuesday 23 July 2024).

Checks reveal the car was allegedly stolen overnight from a home on Chester Street, Moree.

Inquiries under Operation Regional Mongoose continue.

Anyone with information about Operation Regional Mongoose is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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