Teens arrested on dam before one runs off, allegedly steals police vehicle at Moffatdale
Two teens have been arrested on Bjelke Peterson Dam, before one of them allegedly escaped police and stole a marked police car.
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Two teens have been charged in relation to an incident involving a stolen Queensland Police vehicle at Moffatdale on Saturday.
About 11.30am on Saturday, police were called to Lake Barambah following reports of a break in at a Meddletons Road property and number of watercraft being stolen.
Police used a boat belonging to a member of the public to arrest the pair, who were located on Bjelke Peterson Dam.
Upon arrival back to shore, one of the boys ran off before allegedly stealing a marked police vehicle and driving away at speed.
Officers nearby attempted to intercept the Toyota Hilux utility near Murgon when the teenager drove into Barambah Creek, off Ashton Street, Murgon, resulting in the vehicle becoming stuck in mud.
The boy fled on foot then jumped into Barambah Creek before being arrested a short time later.
The 16-year-old Acacia Ridge boy has been charged with 21 offences including unlawful use of a motor vehicle, dangerous operation of a vehicle, escape lawful custody, obstruct police, enter premises with intent to commit indictable offence, enter dwelling with intent, wilful damage and stealing.
A 15-year-old Inala boy has been charged with more than 10 offences including unlawful use of motor vehicle, aircraft or vessels, enter dwelling with intent, enter premises and commit indictable offence.
Both have been refused police bail to appear in the Kingaroy Childrens Court on June 23.
The police vehicle sustained some damage.
Investigations are continuing.
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