Police arrest seven youths and man at Mantra Circle on Cavill in Surfers Paradise after car theft
Seven youths arrested after a car theft have fired back at media – one saying he “didn’t do it bro”. Watch video - plus full story, more footage on 7News Gold Coast 5.30pm & 6pm tonight.
Police & Courts
Don't miss out on the headlines from Police & Courts. Followed categories will be added to My News.
Police have arrested seven youths and man at a Gold Coast resort over a stolen Honda Civic, seemingly after the group revealed their location on social media.
Police took the group into custody at Mantra Circle on Cavill on Ferny Ave, Surfers Paradise, at 8.30am, a spokeswoman said.
A dramatic scene on Ferny Avenue on Thursday showed the teens taken into custody, including in a paddy wagon.
A teen told a 7News Gold Coast reporter at the scene he “didn’t do it bro”.
*For the full story and more video, watch 7News Gold Coast at 5:30pm and 6pm.
The youth, in red short shorts and a Gant sweater, said 7News Gold Coast: “Mate, I haven’t even stolen no car I don’t know what you’re on about. Mate, I’m going to the watchhouse for something I didn’t even do bro.”
A Seven reporter asked another teen if they “liked stealing cars” - the teen said “no comment mate”.
A female teen was escorted into an awaiting police car and threw up gang signs before being driven away.
A white 2019 model Honda was taken during the burglary of an Aniseed Crescent home at Griffin between 1am-8am on Tuesday.
The teens posted to social media, it’s understood, leading police to the resort where they were about a kilometre from the Surfers Paradise police headquarters.
At 8.30am on Thursday, police received information about suspected stolen property at a unit near Circle on Cavill.
Police will allege they located keys to a stolen Honda Civic plus a stolen handbag and keys to another vehicle yet to be identified.
Police located 13 people at the unit, taking one 18-year-old man and seven juveniles into custody.
More to come.
More Coverage
Naughty nanna: Boozy beachside lunch ends in nasty crash
A Gold Coast grandmother’s decision to get behind the wheel after a long-lunch has landed her in hospital and in big trouble. Read what happened.
Read more
Gold Coast teacher accused of exposing himself to students
A high school teacher who was stood down after being charged with exposing himself to students remained silent on the allegations after facing court for the first time.
Read more