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.

Joy Ride In Luxury Porsche Ends Abruptly At Cardiff

BY IAN CROUCH

A Wallsend man is due to front court today accused of going on a joy ride through Newcastle and Lake Macquarie in a stolen Porsche 4-wheel-drive.

Police allege the 24-year-old stole the Black Porsche Macan from New Lambton Heights on Wednesday - motorists reported seeing the vehicle being driven dangerously on a number of occasions.

The man was arrested at Cardiff after crashing the car into a fence and a carport in Clinton Close during a pursuit.

He's been charged with 12 offences and has been refused bail to face Toronto Local Court today.

The Crashed Porsche At Cardiff

A 24-year-old Wallsend man is accused of taking the luxury Porsche from New Lambton Heights