Three teens have been charged following investigation into multiple break-ins, stolen cars and a pursuit in the state’s Central West.
Between 6.30pm on Wednesday (19 June 2024), and 4am yesterday (Thursday 20 June 2024), a utility was allegedly broken into and keys were stolen to a BMW located at the home.
A short time later, a black Mitsubishi Pajero was allegedly stolen from a home on James Ryan Avenue, Orange.
About 5.40am yesterday, officers attached to Orana Mid-Western Police District attempted to stop a black Mitsubishi Pajero on the Mitchell Highway near Bencubbin Way, Dubbo.
When it failed to stop, a pursuit was initiated, however; it was terminated a short time later due to safety concerns.
A short time later police sighted the car on Myall Street where it allegedly drove directly at several police cars. Road spikes were deployed on Cobborah Road, before the Mitsubishi crashed into a car yard on Fitzroy Street and three youths were allegedly seen running from the car.
About 8am, police were called to a home on Elizabeth Street, Dubbo, after reports a Mazda BT-50 had its window smashed and keys stolen from the ignition.
Shortly after police attended North Street, Dubbo, following reports of three youths running in the area.
The youths jumped multiple fences and were all arrested a short time later in backyards on Leavers Street.
Police searched the teens and allegedly located multiple sets of car keys, a screwdriver, and cannabis.
It will be alleged during the arrest, one of the teens spat at an officer. All three teens were taken to Dubbo Police Station.
A 15-year-old boy was charged with;
- Larceny (x2)
- Steal motor vehicle
- Be carried in conveyance taken without consent of owner
- Use offensive weapon to prevent lawful detention
- Destroy or damage property
- Enter enclosed land not prescribed premises without lawful excuse
- Goods in personal custody suspected being stolen, and
- Possess housebreaking implements.
A 14-year-old boy was charged with;
- Larceny (x2)
- Steal motor vehicle
- Be carried in conveyance taken without consent of owner
- Use offensive weapon to prevent lawful detention
- Destroy or damage property,
- Enter enclosed land not prescribed premises without lawful excuse
- Goods in personal custody suspected being stolen
- Possess prohibited drug
- Assault police officer in execution of duty without actual bodily harm
- Possess means of disguising face with intent commit indictable offence
Another 14-year-old boy was charged with;
- Larceny (x2)
- Steal motor vehicle
- Be carried in conveyance taken without consent of owner
- Use offensive weapon to prevent lawful detention
- Destroy or damage property, and
- Enter enclosed land not prescribed premises without lawful excuse.
All three were refused bail to appear at a Children’s Court today (Friday 21 June 2024).
Operation Boa was formed in January this year, targeting criminal activity in Dubbo and surrounding areas.
