Subj : Teens arrested after alleged late-night getaway in stolen car
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Date : Tue Mar 19 2024 01:20 pm

Two teenagers have been charged and a third was referred to Youth Aid after
allegedly speeding away from police in a stolen car in Auckland last night.


A police spokesperson said officers were made aware of a vehicle, believed to
be stolen, travelling along State Highway 16 shortly before midnight.


Waitemata West area commander Inspector Jason Edwards said the car was
alleged to have been taken from a Sunnyhills address earlier in the day.


Police spotted the vehicle driving towards Te Atatu Peninsula and, soon
after, it was being tracked by the Eagle helicopter.


"The vehicle failed to stop when signalled to do so and left the area at
speed."


Police units on the scene elected not to give chase.


"Eagle kept a close eye on the vehicle as it travelled towards Henderson."


The vehicle entered the car park at the West City Mall and officers arrived
shortly after.


"Three people were taken into custody without further incident," Edwards said.


A 14-year-old and 15-year-old were charged and will appear at the Waitakere
Youth Court today.


Another 15-year-old was referred to Youth Aid.

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