Three people have been charged after a stolen car crashed at Ayr.
Police were called to a fuel station along Edwards Street after reports of a stolen vehicle sighting on Friday morning.
When officers arrived it’s alleged the offenders attempted to flee the scene in the stolen Holden Commodore before crashing into a nearby concrete curb and fence.
It’s further alleged the driver tried to leave the scene on foot but was arrested after a brief altercation with police.
Two other people, who were allegedly inside the vehicle at the time, were taken into police custody at the scene.
The Holden Commodore was reported stolen from a Kilrie Road property in Jarvisfield at 3.00pm on Thursday, February 8.
A 21-year-old Ayr man has been charged with one count each of dangerous operation of a vehicle, unlawful use of motor vehicle, wilful damage, serious assault police officer, driving unlicenced, possess dangerous drugs, possess utensils or pipes, possess property suspected of having been used in drug offence, and stealing.
A 26-year-old Ayr woman has been charged with one count each of unlawful use of motor vehicle, obstruct police, fraud relating to a fuel drive off, and possess dangerous drugs.
She is due to appear at Ayr Magistrates Court on 26 February 2024.
A 17-year-old Ayr boy has been charged with 20 offences, including 14 counts of enter premises and commit, three counts of unlawful use of motor vehicle, and one count each of stealing, serious assault police officer, and attempted unlawful use of motor vehicle.
He is due to appear at Townsville Childrens Court on Saturday, February 10.
Anyone with relevant information that could assist with investigations is urged to contact police.
