Stolen vehicle crashes with police car, Labrador

Police have charged a 15-year-old girl and 19-year-old woman after allegedly crashing their stolen vehicle into a police car at Labrador last night.

Just after 6:30pm, police observed a stolen Hyundai i30 driving erratically along Smith Street.

PolAir tracked the movements of the vehicle until it stopped at a block of units on Usher Avenue.

Police attended the address and drove into the carpark. The stolen vehicle attempted to drive out of the carpark, colliding with the police car causing damage to both vehicles.

The 19-year-old driver and a 15-year-old female passenger were transported to Gold Coast University Hospital and were treated for minor injuries.

Two police officers were also conveyed to hospital for observation.

Police also conducted a search of the vehicle and located a quantity of drugs, utensils and a knife.

It is also alleged the 19-year-old woman stole the car from a residence on Great Barrier Reef Drive at Mermaid Waters on Saturday, November 9.

The 15-year-old girl has been charged with one count of unlawful use of a motor vehicle and will be dealt with under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act.

The 19-year-old woman has been charged with one count each of burglary, receiving tainted property, unlawful use of a motor vehicle and possession of a knife in a public place.

She has also been charged with other drug related offences and is due to appear at Southport Magistrates Court this morning, November 11.

Investigations are continuing.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.

You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

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