Four teens have been charged, after a car was allegedly stolen and driven around the Illawarra earlier this month.
About 1.30pm on Tuesday 16 January 2024, officers attached to Lake Illawarra Police were called, after the alleged stolen vehicle was sighted by the owner, driving eastbound on Fairwater Drive, Horsley, 17km south-east of Wollongong.
About 3pm, with the assistance of PolAir, the vehicle was located on Illabunda Crescent, Koonawarra. No one was inside.
A short time later, officers not far from the scene, arrested six people, aged between 12 and 15.
They were taken to Lake Illawarra Police Station and further inquiries were undertaken.
Following investigations, two boys, both aged 12, and a 13-year-old boy were charged on Thursday 1 February 2024, with knowingly drive stolen conveyance.
A 15-year-old girl was charged with be carried in conveyance taken without consent of owner.
They were issued a future court attendance notice and will face a Children’s Court next month.
The 13-year-old girl and 14-year-old boy will be dealt with under the Youth Offenders Act.
