BY IAN CROUCH
Newcastle Police fear someone will be seriously injured or killed if teenagers continue to steal cars and lead officers on high speed pursuits.
A grey Kia Sorento was stolen from Merewether in the early hours of Monday morning.
Police spotted the car and gave chase, but it took off at excessive speed and managed to evade officers.
Police say a young male teen was behind the wheel of the speeding car.
It comes after a three day police operation last month resulted in the arrest of 13 teenagers who are now before the courts on a total of 37 charges.
Police say the thefts were being coordinated online, while the pursuits were also being filmed and posted online.
