Three teenagers have been arrested by Townsville Police on a spate of property offences

A group of teenagers involved in a swag of break-ins and car thefts have been arrested after a dramatic foot chase that closed down multiple Townsville streets.

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A GROUP of teenagers involved in a swag of break-ins and car thefts have been arrested after a dramatic foot chase that closed down multiple Townsville streets.

Police were initially called to Ashton St, Vincent on Tuesday morning to try and find three teenagers, two aged 14 and one aged 15, who were wanted for a string of crimes.

When police arrived, two boys ran out of a house, and police chased on foot.

An officer found one of the boys on Paskin St after an extensive search where they cordoned off multiple streets.

Police searched another home and arrested two other boys who were hiding inside.

A 14-year-old Kelso boy was charged with five counts of burglary and commit indictable offence, four counts of unlawful use of a motor vehicle and one count each of attempted stealing from the person, stealing, enter dwelling with intent, unlicensed driving and obstruct police.

A 14-year-old Yarrabah boy was charged with four counts of unlawful use of a motor vehicle, two counts of wilful damage and one count of contravene requirement.

A 15-year-old Condon boy was arrested for a warrant.

They appeared in Townsville Children’s Court yesterday.

Originally published as Three teenagers have been arrested by Townsville Police on a spate of property offences