Four youths arrested following evade through Melbourne's west

Police have arrested four youths after an allegedly stolen vehicle evaded police in Melbourne’s west this morning.

Members from the Canine Unit first sighted the silver Honda Accord on Thomas Carr Road, Tarneit at about 11.55 pm on Thursday, 19 June.

Officers attempted to intercept the Honda, but it fled on Geelong Road, Brooklyn.

Air Wing observed the Honda allegedly driving at speed in Sommerville Road, Yarraville.

It is alleged the Honda pulled in behind the rear of a fast-food restaurant on Ballarat Road, Footscray where it appears one of the occupants exits the vehicle.

The Honda then travels city bound along Ballarat Road, Droop Street and various other streets in Footscray.

The vehicle is then observed travelling east bound through Footscray, eventually turning around and heading back towards Tarneit.

Police successfully deployed stop sticks on Derrimut Road, Werribee, where the vehicle came to a stop and all four occupants fled on foot.

Two girls and two boys were arrested nearby.

A 16-year-old boy from the Wyndham area and a 14-year-old girl from the Maroondah area were released and are expected to be charged on summons.

A 17-year-old boy from the Wyndham area was released pending further enquiries.

A 14-year-old girl from the Knox area was released with a caution.

The Honda was stolen from a residential address on 4 June from Toorak Avenue, Croydon about 1pm.

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has dashcam/CCTV footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or file a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

Leading Senior Constable Jody Clayton

Media Unit

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