BREAKING! Juveniles Arrested After Pursuits Across Newcastle and Lake Macquarie

 BY IAN CROUCH

Police have arrested six juveniles after pursuits involving two allegedly stolen cars across Newcastle and Lake Macquarie.

Patrolling police noticed the two vehicles just after midnight on Monday.

One of the cars stopped for petrol at Toronto where police arrested three young people.

The Polair helicopter tracked the second car and noticed the occupants running from the vehicle at Jesmond where they were quickly arrested.

All six are expected to be charged.

Police believe the two pursuits are linked.

Exclusive! Car Thefts By Juveniles On The Rise In The Hunter

 BY IAN CROUCH

Police are concerned for the safety of officers and the public following a spate of car thefts by juveniles around Newcastle and Lake Macquarie.

Police have again been involved in pursuits this morning of luxury cars taken by children as young as 12.

It's believed up to 3 groups of young people are breaking into homes at night, stealing car keys and going on joy rides.

8 juveniles have been arrested in the past week and police expect to make more arrests.

It comes after a white Audi 8 and a black Chrysler 300c were stolen last week and involved in a series of brief pursuits with police.

The cars were later recovered undamaged.
 
Police are again urging residents to keep doors and windows locked at night and not to keep car keys in central locations in the house.

Two Charged After Stolen Car Pursuit Around Newcastle

BY LAUREN FREEMANTLE

A man and woman are set to face court after leading Newcastle Police on a land and sky pursuit over the weekend.

Following reports an Audi had been stolen from Charlestown around 10:30 on Saturday morning, the PolAir helicopter spotted the vehicle in New Lambton, monitoring it travelling through Lambton, Rankin Park and Wallsend before it was abandoned in Tyrell Street.

PolAir crews then spotted the Audi's three occupants steal a Suzuki Swift, driving it through Minmi, Lenaghan and eventually exiting off the motorway onto Wallsend Link Road.

The Swift was driven into bushland as the occupants fled.

Police on land, with help from the Dog Unit, tracked down a 27-year-old man and 18-year-old woman, arresting them and taking them to Newcastle Police Station.

The man was charged with multiple offences and the woman with being carried in conveyance.

They'll face court later this month, while police are still searching for the third man involved.