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Teens arrested following alleged ram raid in stolen vehicle at Jingili

April 2, 2024 10:28 am in by

Five teenagers have been arrested after an alleged ram raid at a licensed premises at Jingili.

Police say they received reports that a licenced premises on McMillans Road had been unlawfully entered around 1:30am.

The offenders allegedly drove into the property doors in a stolen vehicle to gain access.

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It’s further alleged they caused significant property damage and stole alcohol before fleeing the scene.

Officers say the offenders attended a service station on Berrimah Road, at Berrimah and stole fuel.

A vehicle pursuit was initiated by police, and officers successfully deploying a tyre deflation device.

The vehicle was abandoned a short time later with the offenders fleeing on foot towards a nearby school on Sabine Road, Millner.

Strike Force Trident and Dog Operations officers established a cordon of the area and arrested two boys aged, 13 and 14, and two girls aged 13.

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A 15-year-old boy was also arrested over the incident later this morning, at a residence in Moulden.

While in custody, one of the girls allegedly spat on a police officer.

Strike Force Trident Detectives are urging anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward.

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