Police arrest two teens after stolen car tracked through northern suburbs

Two teenagers have been arrested after stolen vehicle attempted to evade police in the northern subrubs.

Officers patrolling the Western Ring Road sighted Kia Cerato about 12.35am on Wednesday, 23 February.

Police attempted to intercept the vehicle which sped away.

The Air Wing followed the vehicle as it travelled through residential streets in Fawkner and Coburg before stop sticks were successfully deployed in Queens Parade.

The Kia continued to be driven on its rims along Sydney Road and Mahoney's Road before the driver lost control and crashed into a tree near the intersection with Edgars Road in Thomastown.

A 16-year-old Thomastown boy and 16-year-old Coburg boy were arrested and taken to hospital for observation.

Police are still searching for a third individual who fled the scene on foot.

Anyone with information that could assist police with their enquiries is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.auExternal Link

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