A group of youths were arrested last night, Tuesday 9 July after Police observed them on Wairere Drive in a stolen vehicle.
Area Manager Response Hamilton City, Senior Sergeant Aimee McKenna, says ¡°Police were patrolling about 8:50pm last night in the Hillcrest Area when the Toyota car was seen travelling east on Old Farm Road by a Police Dog Unit.¡±
The car was followed into Earlswood Avenue and stopped by Police.
Two youths aged 14 were arrested and referred to Youth Aid, while a third offender aged 12 was returned to their carer.
The stolen vehicle has since been recovered and returned.?
Senior Sergeant McKenna says? ¡°It is disappointing to see these young people out committing unlawful takings. We hope this arrest reassures our locals that Police are patrolling and responding and holding offenders to account.¡±
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Issued by Police Media Centre
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