After an intense police pursuit through Sydney’s western suburbs in an allegedly stolen BMW, a 15-year-old driver and three passengers, some of whom were as young as 12-year-olds, were taken into custody.
The four young people were reportedly brought into custody close to Blacktown by police after road spikes were placed on Quinn Avenue in Seven Hills.
It began on Saturday night soon after 11 p.m. and lasted for more than an hour, spreading throughout several suburbs.
After it was purportedly stolen from a Blakehurst residence, police made an effort to pull over the BMW in Rooty Hill.
After a brief period of pursuit, the officers called for police helicopter help and halted their pursuit out of fear for their safety.
The vehicle was followed to the Doonside suburbs, where it was stopped with road spikes by police. A short while after, a second pursuit began in Blacktown.
The three boys, ages 15, 16, and 12, as well as the 16-year-old girl, were taken into custody and brought to the Blacktown Police Station.
Locals told Today that the significant police activity woke them up.
“We woke up to a scream of sirens and the car was pulled up near the driveway and all these young children were escorted out of the car,” a neighbour recalled.
“It was huge, I’m glad no one got hurt, but there was a big drama and a lot of people in the street.”
The 15-year-old driver was accused of reckless driving, driving while under the influence, taking and operating a car without permission, driving a vehicle on the road without a licence, and violating bail conditions.
The two 16-year-olds were accused of being carried in a vehicle that was taken without the owner’s permission.
In addition, the youngster was accused of violating her bond.
Today was their scheduled court appearance.
After being freed, the 12-year-old will be dealt with in accordance with the Young Offenders Act.
