Teens charged over vehicle thefts in Weetangera and Nicholls

Four teens have been arrested after incidents on the weekend. Photo: File.

Four teens aged 14 and 15 have been charged after two cars were allegedly stolen, and one was crashed over the weekend.

At about 11:30 pm on Sunday (13 April), police patrolling Weetangera saw a Hyundai Tuscon SUV that had previously been reported as stolen.

The vehicle was travelling at high speed on Schumack Street, and as it approached Springvale Drive, tyre deflation devices were deployed.

The SUV failed to take the next turn, hitting a traffic island and a sign. A teenage boy allegedly fled the vehicle, but police arrested him soon after near Belconnen Way.

The 14-year-old was charged with breach of bail and riding/driving in a motor vehicle without consent.

A 15-year-old found hiding in a front garden near the accident scene was also charged with breaching bail.

In a second incident at about 3 am this morning (14 April), police received a call regarding people attempting to enter vehicles in Nicholls.

Soon after, police located two youths who matched witness descriptions at the intersection of Temperly Street and Wendy Ey Place. One of the youths allegedly possessed a key to a nearby Hyundai Kona that had been reported stolen on Saturday (12 April).

A 14-year-old girl was subsequently charged with breach of bail and riding/driving a motor vehicle without consent.

A 14-year-old boy was charged with theft, going equipped for theft, possession of stolen property and riding/driving a motor vehicle without consent.

Three of the four teens arrested overnight were on bail for previous similar offences.

Police are urging anyone with information relating to the theft of motor vehicles in the ACT to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website. Information can be provided anonymously.