Friday 7 July 2023

Alleged Joy Riders To Face Belmont Court

 BY IAN CROUCH

Two men will front Belmont Court today (Friday 7 July, 2023) accused of going on a three-day joy ride in a stolen car.

Police allege a white Hyundai Tucson stolen from Cameron Park on Tuesday was spotted on Wednesday morning being driven in a dangerous manner along Harriet Street at Waratah.

The SUV was again noticed on the M1 at Wahroonga at about 4.00am on Thursday allegedly travelling at speeds of up to 180km/h, with a pursuit terminated for safety reasons.

Then around 7.30am, the vehicle was spotted on Croudace Bay Road at Belmont before it collided with a police car and took off.

The Hyundai was found a short time later in Gari Street at Charlestown where police were told two men were seen running into nearby bushland.

The pair, aged 18 and 22, were arrested with the assistance of the dog unit.