TWO 14-year-old boys from the Mornington Peninsula are among a group of six males who led police on a car chase on Sunday morning from Frankston to Sandhurst.
The six have been charged after failing to stop for police in an allegedly stolen Porsche, first spotted by police on Excelsior Drive, Frankston about 3.30am.
The vehicle was followed by the police Air Wing to a service station on Cheltenham Road, Dandenong where an unsuccessful attempt to get fuel was made.
The Air Wing followed it through Dandenong, with stop sticks being used to bring it to a stop on Sandhurst Boulevard, Sandhurst.
Six males fled the scene on foot and were arrested nearby.
A 14-year-old Mornington boy was charged with theft of motor vehicle, commit indictable offence while on bail.
A 14-year-old from Hastings was charged with aggravated burglary, theft of motor vehicle and commit offence whilst on bail.
A 17-year-old from Frankston was charged with theft of motor vehicle, commit indictable offence while on bail.
A 17-year-old from Frankston North was charged with aggravated burglary, theft of motor vehicle, commit indictable offence while on bail, dangerous driving whilst being pursued, reckless conduct endangering life and driving in a dangerous manner.
A 16-year-old from Carrum Downs has been charged with theft of motor vehicle and commit indictable offence while on bail.
A 17-year-old from Ivanhoe was charged with theft of motor vehicle, commit indictable offence while on bail and possess a drug of dependence.
Anyone with further information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at crimestoppersvic.com.au
First published in the Southern Peninsula News – 3 May 2022
