8 Youths Aged 13-17 Arrested for Burglaries and Ram-Raiding Overnight in South Auckland
December 6, 2022
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Five, aged 13 to 16, were arrested after a speeding vehicle smashed into a tree on Paparata Rd in Bombay.
They were allegedly behind break-ins at three stores in Pukekohe from around 3am, having driven to King St in a stolen vehicle.
After police arrived at the scene, the group allegedly fled at speed, failing to stop for officers and being tracked by the Eagle helicopter.
“Eagle has observed the car fail to take a corner, crashing into a tree on Paparata Road,” Detective Senior Sergeant Dave Paea said.
One was treated by ambulance at the scene, and the five were taken into custody.
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