Townsville crime: Dog squad inbound, thieves on loose
Police officers, including the dog squad, are pursuing a number of suspects who tried to steal a car in an attempted robbery.
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Police officers, including the dog squad, are pursuing a number of suspects who tried to steal a car in an attempted robbery.
Police were first called to Aitkenvale about 7.30pm.
Officers were pursuing the suspects on foot before calling the dog squad.
The suspects tried to steal a car but were unsuccessful.
A Queensland Police Service spokesman said a 14-year-old boy was taken into custody.
The teenager is due to appear in Townsville Childrens Court next week.
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Originally published as Townsville crime: Dog squad inbound, thieves on loose