Teens arrested after spate of car break-ins

Four teenagers accused of breaking into a number of vehicles overnight are in custody after the stolen loot was uncovered when they allegedly crashed a stolen ride into a parked car.

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Four teenagers accused of breaking into a number of vehicles overnight are in custody after the stolen loot was uncovered when they allegedly crashed a stolen ride into a parked car.

Police say the group of male juveniles, including two 15-year-olds, a 16-year-old and a 17-year-old, crashed a stolen vehicle into a parked car in Denham Court about 3.15am today.

Police have arrested four juveniles following a spate of thefts from motor vehicles overnight.

The car was reported stolen from Macquarie Fields Station yesterday.

The crash in Denham Court sparked concern from neighbouring residents and when police arrived the juveniles’ alleged spoils from a night’s work was revealed.

Wallets, cash and tools were recovered by officers from Campbelltown City Police with the items allegedly stolen from cars in the Leppington and Denham Court areas.

The juveniles remain in custody at Campbelltown Police Station and are expected to be charged today.

The arrests follow stern reminders issued by Camden and Campbelltown City Police Area Commands about the importance of locking your vehicles, following a spate of motor vehicle break-ins in recent months.

Senior Constable Greg Louden has reminded the community about the importance of securing their vehicles. Picture: Robert Pozo

Camden Police Area Command crime prevention officer Senior Constable Gregory Louden encouraged the community to invest in strong security measures to safeguard against steal from motor vehicle offences.

“We encourage residents to park your vehicle in a secure location, ideally where there are sensor lights and CCTV surveillance,” he said. “That toolbox is your livelihood.”

The maximum penalty if convicted of stealing from a motor vehicle is 10 years imprisonment.