Police have charged three people in relation to an alleged stolen vehicle incident in Ayr yesterday morning, Friday, February 9.
Officers were called to a fuel station along Edwards Street just after 9am following reports of a stolen car sighting.
Upon police arrival, it will be alleged the Holden Commodore attempted to leave the scene before crashing into a nearby concrete curb and fence.
It will be further alleged the driver tried to leave the scene on foot but was arrested after a brief altercation with police.
Two other people, who were allegedly inside the vehicle at the time, were taken into police custody at the scene.
The Commodore was reported stolen from a Kilrie Road property in Jarvisfield at 3pm on February 8.
A 21-year-old Ayr man has been charged with one count each of dangerous operation of a vehicle, unlawful use of motor vehicle, wilful damage, serious assault police officer, driving unlicenced, possess dangerous drugs, possess utensils or pipes, possess property suspected of having been used in drug offence, and stealing.
He is due to appear at Townsville Magistrates Court on Saturday, February 10.
A 26-year-old Ayr woman has been charged with one count each of unlawful use of motor vehicle, obstruct police, fraud relating to a fuel drive off, and possess dangerous drugs.
She is due to appear at Ayr Magistrates Court on 26 February 2024.
A 17-year-old Ayr boy has been charged with 20 offences, including 14 counts of enter premises and commit, three counts of unlawful use of motor vehicle, and one count each of stealing, serious assault police officer, and attempted unlawful use of motor vehicle.
He is due to appear at Townsville Childrens Court on Saturday, February 10.
Anyone with relevant information that could assist with investigations is urged to contact police.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or call 131 444.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
