Five people have been charged with nine offences after multiple people were allegedly seen running from a stolen vehicle on February 9.
Around 9.25pm on February 9, police were called to a Gladstone Street address following reports of multiple people running from a vehicle parked behind a business.
Upon arrival, police will allege the stolen vehicle, a white Toyota Hilux, was being driven in a dangerous manner before being abandoned.
Five people were taken into custody a short time later without incident.
No one was physically injured during the incident.
The Toyota Hilux was alleged to have been stolen from a Stanley Street address on February 8.
A 31-year-old Kawana man has been charged with enter premises and commit indictable offence by break and unlawful use of a motor vehicle. He is due to appear before Rockhampton Magistrates Court today, February 10.
An 18-year-old Rockhampton City man has been charged with unlawful use of a motor vehicle. He is due to appear before Rockhampton Magistrates Court on February 26.
A 16-year-old Kawana girl has been charged with unlawful use of a motor vehicle. She is due to appear before Rockhampton Childrens Court on February 11.
An 18-year-old Narangba woman has been charged with unlawful use of a motor vehicle, possessing dangerous drugs, and possessing utensils. She is due to appear before Rockhampton Magistrates Court on February 27.
A 17-year-old Berserker boy has been charged with unlawful use of a motor vehicle and possessing dangerous drugs. He was diverted from the courts by way of a caution.
Investigations are ongoing.
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