Man and teen arrested after stolen Mercedes, police chase and car fire
A 41-year-old man and 16-year-old boy face court after crashing a stolen Mercedes into police and leaving a burning car behind.
Police spotted a stolen Mercedes at Kotara shopping centre on Monday morning. They tried to stop the driver.
The man reversed and hit a police officer and the vehicle. Then he drove away.
Officers chased the car but stopped for safety. The Mercedes was later found burning on Hill Street at North Lambton.
It was seized for forensic tests. The 41-year-old man was arrested at Wickham.
He was charged with police pursuit, driving a stolen car, driving while disqualified twice, and other offences. The 16-year-old was arrested at Jesmond.
He was already a learner driver out on bail. He was charged with more than a dozen offences.
These included break-and-enter at the home where the car was stolen, joyriding, and theft. Both were refused bail.
Both were ordered to appear in court.
- 41 years old
- Man's age
- 16 years old
- Boy's age
- Mercedes station wagon
- Vehicle stolen
- Monday, October 26
- Incident date
Why it mattersThis case shows how fast a car theft can turn dangerous. A theft became a chase and property destruction. This put public safety at risk.
AustraliaNewcastle residents saw police activity at a busy shopping centre and a vehicle fire; both defendants face serious charges in local courts.
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