BY IAN CROUCH
A young teenager is in custody accused of leading police on a wild chase in a stolen car at Muswellbrook overnight.
Police say a black Mazda CX-5 SUV was reported stolen following a break-in at a home on Rutherford Street just before 1.30am today (Thursday 29 January 2026).
The vehicle was spotted on Haydon Street with police pursuing the car through several streets before it crashed at the bottom of William Street.
Up to 5 young males fled the vehicle but officers managed to arrest one of them, believed to be 14 or 15 years old.
He'll be cautioned and dealt with under the Young Offenders Act.
It's believed the group had earlier tried to steal a car from the Calvary Retirement Hostel.
Investigations are continuing.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Muswellbrook Police or Crime Stoppers.
