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Police chase teenagers in stolen car from Sunbury to Kyneton

Two teenagers have been arrested with the help of a police helicopter after they allegedly led police on a 50km pursuit from Sunbury to Kyneton in a stolen car.

The police air wing was called in to help catch two teenagers in an allegedly stolen car. Picture: Sarah Matray
The police air wing was called in to help catch two teenagers in an allegedly stolen car. Picture: Sarah Matray

Two teenagers have been arrested after they allegedly led police on a 50km pursuit from Sunbury to Kyneton early this morning.

Police spotted the pair in a stolen car on Riddell Rd, Sunbury and started their chase just after 2am on Tuesday.

A Victoria Police spokesman said officers pursued the vehicle to Kyneton where it stopped on Armstrong Court, at least 47km from where it was first spotted.

He said the teens then ran off and were arrested with the help of the police air wing unit just after 3am.

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A 15-year-old boy has been charged with theft and driving offences.

He faced a children’s court today and will reappear at a later date.

Another 15-year-old boy was released pending summons.

The investigation remains ongoing.

jack.paynter@news.com.au

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