Three teenage boys have been charged after a vehicle was stolen from a commercial premises and destroyed in the state’s north.
About 1.30am on Saturday (26 October 2019), it is alleged the teenagers – one aged 14 and two 16 – entered a commercial premises on Fox Street at Walgett where they stole a van from within the yard.
The vehicle was driven within the Walgett township for some time before driving along dirt fairways at a local golf course.
About 5.30am, emergency services responded to reports of a vehicle fire on the golf course.
On arrival, officers attached to Central North Police District found the stolen van well alight.
The vehicle was totally destroyed by fire.
Inquiries commenced and a short time later officers attended the home of the youth during which several items were seized.
The three boys were arrested and taken to Walgett Police Station where they were dealt with in accordance with provisions of the Young Offenders Act.
Investigations continue.
