Teens arrested in Port Germein
12 Mar 2025 1:42pm
Three teenagers have been arrested after allegedly stealing a ute in Port Augusta West.
It will be alleged about 3am on Tuesday 11 March, police were called to Daw Street, Port Augusta West after reports a Toyota utility was stolen.
Just after 12am on Wednesday 12 March, police spotted the stolen ute on Victoria Parade, Port Augusta West however the driver refused to stop.
Just after 2am on Wednesday 12 March, police were notified of three teenagers walking on Augusta Highway, Port Germein.
Police attended and located a 13-year-old boy from Whyalla Stuart, a 13-year-old boy and 15-year-old boy from Port Augusta West.
The stolen ute was located a short distance away near the railway track at Port Germein.
The group were arrested and charged with illegal use of a motor vehicle and refused bail and they are expected to attend in the Port Pirie Magistrates court later today.
Police ask anyone who may have witnessed any suspicious behaviour in Port Augusta West or have any information that may assist to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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