Teen Charged After Police Pursuit in Sydney's South-West
A teenager is scheduled to appear in court following an alleged police pursuit in Sydney's south-west, which concluded with the discovery of multiple items in a vehicle.
Incident Unfolds
Police observed an unregistered Volkswagen Golf displaying green P-plates but no license plates on Robinson Street in Greenacre around 11:30 PM. As officers approached the vehicle, the driver reportedly fled the scene, initiating a police pursuit.
The chase spanned across Greenacre and continued into Riverwood, ultimately concluding on Napoleon Street. At this point, the driver and two passengers exited the vehicle and attempted to flee on foot.
Arrests and Seizures
Authorities swiftly apprehended the 17-year-old driver along with two passengers, aged 21 and 22. The driver was subsequently transported to Auburn Police Station, while the older passengers were taken to Bankstown Police Station.
A search of the vehicle led to the seizure of several items, including a baseball bat, multiple jerry cans, ski masks, and mobile phones, all slated for forensic testing.
Charges and Court Appearance
The two older passengers were released without charges, pending further investigations. However, the 17-year-old driver faces multiple charges. These include initiating a police pursuit, driving dangerously, disguising their face with the intention to commit an indictable offense, driving with a suspended license, and operating a vehicle without correctly fixed number plates.
The teenager has been granted conditional bail and is scheduled to appear before the children's court on February 4.