Three teenagers have been charged over an alleged carjacking in the state’s Hunter Region.
About 3.20am on Saturday 4 May 2024, officers attached Newcastle Police District were conducting patrols of Jesmond, when they attempted to stop a Suzuki Vitara on Newcastle Road.
When the Suzuki allegedly failed to stop as directed, a pursuit was initiated.
Road spikes were deployed and the vehicle stopped on Longworth Avenue, Wallsend, before three boys ran from the vehicle.
The boys – aged 13, 14, and 15 – were located a short time later and arrested before being taken to Waratah Police Station. They were later released to be dealt with under Young Offenders Act.
Following further inquiries, police established the Suzuki was stolen from the carpark of a shopping centre on Tyrell Street, Wallsend, after the driver, a 51-year-old woman was threatened with a knife.
The 15 and 14-year-olds were re-arrested yesterday (Tuesday 7 May 2024) and taken to Waratah Police Station where they were charged with robbery armed with offensive weapon and robbery in company.
Both have been granted conditional bail to appear at a children’s court on Monday 3 June 2024.
About 10am today (Wednesday 8 May 2024), the 13-year-old boy was re-arrested at Waratah Police Station.
He was also charged with robbery armed with offensive weapon and robbery in company and granted conditional bail to appear at a children’s court on Monday 27 May 2024.