Four teens have been charged after an allegedly stolen vehicle was spotted in Cranbourne on Saturday 4 July.
Members from the Dandenong Frontline Tactical Unit observed the white Honda CRV on Casey Field Boulevard and attempted to intercept it about 11.30pm.
Victoria Police spokesman Sam Bidey said the car accelerated away from police but was allegedly sighted going through a red light by another police unit a short time later.
“The vehicle turned into Burgan Court and four males fled on foot,” Mr Bidey said.
One of the males was arrested at the scene.
Canine units were also deployed to assist and three other teenagers were arrested nearby a short time later.
A 17-year-old Pakenham boy was charged with theft of a motor vehicle, possession of cannabis and possession of a drug of dependence being a prescription drug. He was bailed to appear at the Dandenong Children’s Court on 30 October.
A 19-year-old Delacombe man was charged with theft of a motor vehicle. He was remanded in custody to appear before the Melbourne Magistrates Court on 5 July.
A 19-year-old Dandenong man was charged with theft of a motor vehicle, possession of cannabis and possession of a drug of dependence being a prescription drug. He was remanded in custody to appear before the Melbourne Magistrates Court on 5 July.
An 18-year-old Pakenham man was theft of a motor vehicle, possession of cannabis and committing an indictable offence while on bail. He was remanded in custody to appear before the Melbourne Magistrates Court on 5 July.
