Townsville detectives have charged six children with multiple offences after a stolen four-wheel drive was allegedly driven at high speed towards police and members of the public in Townsville yesterday morning.
It will be alleged at around 5.20am on January 30 seven juveniles stole a Toyota Landcruiser Prado from a home in Kelso and were witnessed driving at high speed on the wrong side of the road and travelling through red traffic lights, forcing members of the public to take evasive action.
Police deployed a tyre deflation device on Beck Drive at Condon, however the Landcruiser swerved around the spikes and subsequently crashed into a tree.
The alleged occupants of the vehicle were arrested at the scene and transported to hospital for observation of minor injuries. Another male juvenile was witnessed allegedly fleeing the scene.
Two police officers injured during the arrest of the offenders have now been released from hospital with a third male officer expected to be released later today.
A 14-year-old Pimlico boy has been charged with five counts of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and one count each of unlawful use of a motor vehicle, drive without due care and attention, unlicensed and possession of a drug utensil. He was denied police bail and is due to appear in Townsville Children's Court.
A 12-year-old Heatley girl has been charged with one count each of burglary, unlawful use of a motor vehicle and unlicensed driving was dealt with under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act.
A 15-year-old Kelso girl has been charged with unlawful use of a motor vehicle and is due to appear in the Townsville Children's Court.
A 16-year-old Condon boy has been charged with unlawful use of a motor vehicle, burglary, unlawful entry of a dwelling and enter premises and commit indictable offence. He was denied bail and will appear in Townsville Children's Court.
A 17-year-old Kelso boy has been charged with unlawful use of a motor vehicle and is due to appear in Townsville Children's Court.
A 13-year-old Condon girl has been charged with burglary, unlawful use of a motor vehicle and driving unlicensed and is due to appear in Townsville Children's Court.
Investigations are continuing.
