WA Police charge three people after boys allegedly forced into car then dumped in bushland

Three boys were allegedly forced into a car at night, driven to a remote location and left to fend for themselves, according to police.

Three teenagers have been charged after allegedly forcing three younger boys into their car and dumping them in remote bushland in the middle of the night.

WA Police said three boys – aged 11, 12 and 14 – had left a house in Erskine, south of Perth, to buy some items from a nearby service station about 10.30pm on Wednesday.

The trio were in a car park on Oakleigh Dr when they were approached by the three older teenagers.

“It is believed the males thought the boys were attempting to break into their vehicle,” police said in a statement on Friday.

The young boys were allegedly left alone in bushland near Tims Thicket Beach south of Perth.

Police allege they “took hold of the three boys and forced them into the vehicle” then drove to Tims Thicket Beach, which is about 16km away.

“It will be further alleged the males left the boys in an area of bushland that is fairly remote and only accessible via four-wheel-drive tracks,” police said.

One of the boys had a mobile phone and called family for help.

Tims Thicket Beach in WA. picture Instagram

Tims Thicket Beach in WA. picture Instagram

A 19-year-old Halls Head man, a 19-year-old Pinjarra man and a 17-year-old Halls Head boy have each been charged with three counts of deprivation of liberty and one count of aggravated common assault.

They were in custody and due to appear in court on Friday.

Tims Thicket Beach is popular with WD enthusiasts and fishing. The narrow strip of beach backs onto rugged bushland, that also houses a waste treatment facility.