Two teenagers have appeared in Tauranga District Court today and have been charged with offences relating to a theft of a car, resulting in a police chase last night.
Police attempted to pull over a stolen vehicle on Fifteenth Ave in Tauranga at around 9.20pm.
The driver fled and police followed them up and around to Welcome Bay.
A police spokesperson says they were successfully spiked at the intersection of Welcome Bay Road and Te Puke Highway,
'The car continued on until the vehicle stopped on State Highway 2 at about 9.55pm
'The driver and four passengers were taken into custody.”
A 17 and 18-year-old were charged with offences relating to the theft and use of the vehicle.
4 comments
Sign of the times unfortunately
Posted on 17-01-2019 12:37 | By Lvdw
Yes, its a sign of the times. Teenagers and young adults think they can get away with it so flee the police. And too often they are then heralded 'heros' or 'angels' - no they are NOT! They are young criminals. Police do their jobs and are admonished for it. I say lock up the little s**(s. Teach them to obey the law and if parents start teaching their children respect there wouldnt be as many issues.
Really?
Posted on 17-01-2019 12:44 | By overit
Throw the book at these idiots. The latest trend!
chase
Posted on 17-01-2019 12:46 | By dumbkof2
more wet paper bag punishment comming up
How many?
Posted on 17-01-2019 18:44 | By clingon
"The driver fled and police followed them"... I suggest the driver did not stop the car and tried to evade police taking the 4 passengers and vehicle with him.I thought the article meant that the driver did a runner and covered a huge amount of ground which is quite unusual for a thief. Don't steal from other people, and don't run from police: they don't like it and most of the time you will get caught, but then the courts deal out some sort of token punishment- bring back the stocks I say, down town Tauranga opposite the pubs and restaurants on a Friday night. A bit of public humiliation might prevent them from doing it again...
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