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Bray Park arrests: Girls, 13, among five young teens charged over alleged car theft

Two 13-year-old girls are among five teenagers charged after the allegedly stolen car they were in was intercepted by police on Brisbane’s northside.

Five teenagers – including two as young as 13 – have been charged after the allegedly stolen car they were in was intercepted by police.

Officers from the Boondall Tactical Crime Squad intercepted the car on Station Street at Morayfield just before 11pm on Saturday.

Police allege the group tried to flee on foot before they were quickly found by police.

Footage shared by police shows one of the offenders hiding in a bush before officers apprehend them.

Police at the scene. Picture: Queensland Police Service
Police at the scene. Picture: Queensland Police Service

It is alleged the black Mazda was stolen from a Kentwood Drive address at Bray Park on July 18.

A 14-year-old Burpengary boy was charged with one count each of enter dwelling and commit, receiving tainted property, unlawful use of a motor vehicle (UUMV) and driving of a motor vehicle without a driver's licence.

A 13-year-old Rothwell girl and 13-year-old Burpengary girl were each charged with one count of UUMV.

A 14-year-old Griffin boy was charged with one count each of UUMV, fraud – dishonestly making off without payment (fuel), and possessing dangerous drugs (Cannabis).

A 15-year-old Caboolture boy was charged with one count each of UUMV and obstruct police officer.

The 14-year-old Burpengary boy is expected to appear before Caboolture Childrens Court today.

The 13-year-old Rothwell girl, 13-year-old Burpengary girl, 14-year-old Griffin boy and 15-year-old Caboolture boy are expected to appear before Caboolture Childrens Court on July 23.

Originally published as Bray Park arrests: Girls, 13, among five young teens charged over alleged car theft

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