POLICE NEWS: Multiple arrests after car stolen from Trinity Park

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Four teenagers have been arrested after a car was stolen from a Trinity Park home at about 3am on Friday morning.

Two boys aged 15 and 16, a 15-year-old girl and a 17-year-old girl were charged with a total of 21 counts, including assault occasioning bodily harm, unlawful use of a motor vehicle, stealing and entering a dwelling.

The Hyundai Tucson was tracked by a police helicopter travelling in the Caravonica and Smithfield area before a tyre deflation device was put down on Gavin Street, Smithfield, just after 1pm.

Four teenagers allegedly ran from the car, with the girls soon arrested.

Police dog DJ then tracked the boys to Anne Street, where they were also caught.

All four are alleged to have also been involved in other incidents across the past few months.

The 16-year-old boy was refused bail and was due to appear again before the Cairns Children’s Court today (Monday, May 19).

The others are set to appear before the Cairns Children’s Court on Wednesday, May 21.

If you have information about this, or any other, incident, contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestoppersqld.com.au.

 

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