19/08/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 19/08/2024 00:25
Monday, 19 August 2024 05:08:45 AM
A man and a teenage boy have been arrested following a pursuit of a stolen vehicle on Sydney's Northern Beaches.
About 2.20am today (Monday 19 August 2024), a vehicle was allegedly stolen from a home in Adrian Place, Balgowlah Heights, during a break and enter whilst the occupants were asleep.
A short time later officers sighted the vehicle travelling north along Belgrave Street, Manly, where they attempted to stop the vehicle.
When the vehicle failed to stop a pursuit was initiated.
Road spikes were successfully deployed on Spit Road, Mosman, where the vehicle crashed into a traffic control light.
Three males were seen to run from the vehicle.
Following a foot pursuit, a 20-year-old man was arrested at the scene.
A 14-year-old boy was later arrested in Pearl Bay Road, Mosman.
Both have been taken to Manly Police Station where they are assisting with inquiries.
There are no reports of any injuries.
Investigations are continuing.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
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