Police charge youth after pursuit in Bendigo

Police have charged a teenager following a pursuit between Bendigo and Mooroopna over the weekend.

Officers received reports of a silver Ford sedan driving erratically between Shepparton and Bendigo about 7.30pm on Sunday, 2 July.

The allegedly stolen vehicle was spotted by police on the Midland Highway, Ardmona and stop sticks were successfully deployed.

The Ford was located on Turnbull Road, Mooroopna a short time later.

The four occupants allegedly fled the scene on foot and two were arrested nearby on Channel Bank.

The other two occupants were arrested on Pike Road.

No one was injured during the incident.

A 16-year-old Kangaroo Flat boy was charged with:

- theft of motor vehicle

- dangerous driving whilst being pursued

- reckless conduct endangering life

- speed dangerous

- handling stolen goods

He's been remanded and will appear at a children's court at a later date.

A 14-year-old Kangaroo Flat boy has been charged with handling stolen goods and bail offences.

He will appear at a children's court later today.

A 17-year-old Long Gully boy and a 16-year-old Jackass Flat boy were released pending further enquiries.

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