Police have charged two teenagers following a hit and run traffic crash involving a stolen vehicle in Helensvale last night, July 5.
It will be alleged around 8pm, a stolen white Mercedes GLC crashed into a tow truck at a service station on Siganto Drive and left the scene without stopping.
Police allegedly located the stolen Mercedes around 8.40pm, parked on Ken Crescent with two teenagers inside.
Two 17-year-old boys were taken into custody a short time later.
The Mercedes was allegedly stolen from a Columbus Drive residence in Hollywell earlier that morning.
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with one count each of unlawful use of a motor vehicle, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, enter dwelling and commit, common assault, assault occasioning bodily harm and receiving tainted property.
A 17-year-old boy has been charged with one count each of unlawful use of a motor vehicle, enter dwelling and commit, and receiving tainted property.
Both boys were refused police bail and are due to appear before Southport Childrens Court on July 7.
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