THREE teenagers have been arrested after police allegedly discovered a stolen car in Carrum Downs.

Police say they spotted the allegedly stolen Mercedes Coupe on 21 April. They attempted to pull the car over, and eventually stopped it on Tyntynder Drive with the help of the Air Wing.

Police allege that two people got out of the car and entered a house on Allied Drive, where they were found in the roof.

Two people from Bairnsdale were charged. A 15-year-old boy was charged with thefts, aggravated burglary, dangerous driving whilst pursued by police, driving in a manner dangerous, reckless conduct endangering life, possess a drug of dependence, possessing a controlled weapon, and bail offences. He was remanded to appear at a children’s court at a later date. An 18-year-old man was charged with aggravated burglary, theft, discharge a missile to cause injury, criminal damage by fire, and reckless conduct endangering life. He has been bailed to appear at Frankston Magistrates’ Court on 9 September.

Police also arrested a 16-year-old Carrum Downs boy. He was released pending further enquiries.

Anyone with information about the incident can contact Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000.

First published in the Frankston Times – 26 April 2022

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