Police have charged a 16-year-old Kangaroo Flat teenager following a pursuit between Bendigo and Mooroopna on Sunday, July 2.
Officers received reports of a silver Ford sedan driving erratically between Shepparton and Bendigo at about 7.30pm as the allegedly stolen vehicle was spotted by police on the Midland Highway, Ardmona. Stop sticks were successfully deployed.
The Ford was located on Turnbull Road, Mooroopna a short time later.
The four occupants allegedly fled the scene on foot and two were arrested nearby whilst the other two occupants were arrested on Pike Road.
No one was injured during the incident.
The 16-year-old Kangaroo Flat boy was charged with theft of a motor vehicle, dangerous driving whilst being pursued, reckless conduct endangering life, speeding dangerously and handling stolen goods.
He has been remanded and will appear at a children’s court at a later date.
A 14-year-old Kangaroo Flat boy has been charged with handling stolen goods and bail offences.
He will appear at a children’s court today.
A 17-year-old Long Gully boy and a 16-year-old Jackass Flat boy were released pending further enquiries.
