Thursday, 7 April 2022

BREAKING! Teen In Custody Over Early Morning Pursuit At Port Stephens

 BY IAN CROUCH

A 17-year-old boy is in custody following a pursuit in an allegedly stolen car at Stockton early Thursday morning.

Patrolling police noticed a Mitsubishi Outlander, which had earlier been reported stolen from Dubbo, just before 4am at Tanilba Bay.

They began pursuing the vehicle when the driver fail to stop.

Police say the boy was arrested after crashing the vehicle into a gate on the grounds of the former Stockton Centre.

He's now assisting police with their inquiries and is expected to face court today (Thursday 7 April, 2022)