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Moe chase: Teens charged after alleged chase through Gippsland

The police helicopter helped track an allegedly stolen car with six teens inside as it sped through three towns before being dumped in Moe.

The police air wing helped track an allegedly stolen car through Moe earlier in the week.
The police air wing helped track an allegedly stolen car through Moe earlier in the week.

Two teens have been charged after allegedly leading police on a wild chase through Gippsland in a stolen car.

Police allege the car was seen driving erratically on Princess Highway about 11.45am Monday, and with help from the air wing, police followed it through Morwell, Mirboo North and Leongatha.

The car was tracked back in Moe, where it came to a stop on Stirling St.

The six people inside the car allegedly got out and ran away but they were arrested at an Elizabeth St primary school shortly afterwards.

A 14-year-old boy was charged with theft of motor vehicle and bailed to appear at a children’s court at a later date.

A 14-year-old boy was charged with theft of motor vehicle and drive in manner dangerous and bailed to appear at a children’s court at a later date.

A 14-year-old and a 15-year-old are expected to be charged on summons at a later date.

A 14-year-old and a 13-year-old girl received a caution.

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