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Brisbane teens charged over alleged stolen car chase in Meadowbrook, Kingston

Three Brisbane teens have been charged after allegedly leading police on a dangerous chase in a stolen car through Brisbane’s south.

Police arrest five people after a car chase. Picture: Channel 9
Police arrest five people after a car chase. Picture: Channel 9

Police have charged three teens, two who were shirtless when they were arrested, following an alleged dangerous stolen car chase through Brisbane’s south.

Police will allege officers received reports around 11am of a stolen Hyundai Sante Fe, allegedly taken from Eagleby on February 14, being driven dangerously at Meadowbrook and Kingston.

Polair monitored the vehicle as it travelled through Kingston and Meadowbrook, eventually stopping at Demarr Court.

Five people were allegedly seen exiting the car and fleeing on foot.

Police arrest five people after a car chase. Picture: Channel 9
Police arrest five people after a car chase. Picture: Channel 9

A police spokesman said Polair tracked the car in the Meadowbrook area before the occupants abandoned the vehicle at a nearby address and arrested a short time later.

Video footage released by Channel 9 shows two shirtless, handcuffed men talking to police next to police cars.

Three teenagers have been charged and will face court. Picture: Channel 9
Three teenagers have been charged and will face court. Picture: Channel 9

The video also shows the allegedly stolen car, which appeared to be undamaged.

A 15-year-old Beenleigh boy was charged with unlawful use of a motor vehicle, dangerous driving, unlicensed driving, enter dwelling and commit indictable offence, stealing and possessing dangerous drugs (cannabis).

A 16-year-old Loganholme boy was charged with unlawful use of a motor vehicle and enter premises and commit indictable offence.

Police arrested five juveniles without incident. Picture: Channel 9
Police arrested five juveniles without incident. Picture: Channel 9

They were denied police bail and will appear at Beenleigh Childrens Court.

A 15-year-old Loganholme boy was dealt with under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act.

Two other boys were released without charge.

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