Two teens have been charged after they allegedly broke into a home and led police on a pursuit.
Officers attached to Lake Macquarie Police District attempted to stop a car about 1.50am today (Wednesday 5 June 2024), as it was being driven through New Lambton.
The driver allegedly failed to stop and police commenced a pursuit.
A short time later, the car was stopped on Campbell Street, Wallsend, with three teens arrested a short time later.
Another 15-year-old boy and a 16-year-old boy were taken to Waratah Police Station where they were each charged with,
- Aggravated break and enter commit serious indictable offence
- Destroy or damage property
- Enter inclosed land not prescribed premises without lawful excuse
- Aggravated break and enter with intent – knowing person there
- Be carried in conveyance taken without consent of owner
- Hinder or resist police officer in the execution of duty, and
- Breach of bail
They were refused bail to appear at Broadmeadow Children’s Court today.
Police will allege in court the car was stolen a short time before the pursuit during a break and enter of a home on Steven Place, Newcastle East.
A third teen, a 15-year-old boy, was taken to John Hunter Hospital.
Inquiries are continuing.
