Maribyrnong Crime Investigation Unit detectives have charged three children following an alleged high-speed incident, in a stolen car, through the western and northern suburbs of Melbourne this morning.
An allegedly stolen white Mercedes sedan was spotted by police on Melbourne Road, Spotswood about 2:20am.
It is alleged the vehicle was stolen from Northcote between the 25 and 26 May.
With the assistance of the Air Wing, police tracked the Mercedes across Werribee, Laverton, Point Cook, Tullamarine, Fawkner, Thomastown, Reservoir, Bundoora and Kingsbury.
Police will allege the Mercedes reached speeds of up to 230km/hour.
The Mercedes was abandoned on The Fairway in Kingston where the youths fled on foot.
A swift co-ordinated response involving uniform officers, Dog Squad and the Air Wing resulted in three youths being arrested nearby.
A 14-year-old Heidelberg Heights boy sustained a minor injury from a dog bite. He declined medical treatment.
He was charged with theft of motor vehicle, reckless conduct endanger life, speed dangerous, dangerous driving and unlicensed driving.
He was bailed to appear at a children's court at a later date.
A 14-year-old Hastings girl was charged with theft of motor vehicle and bailed to appear at a children's court at a later date.
A 14-year-old Reservoir boy was charged with theft of motor vehicle, reckless conduct endanger life, speed dangerous, dangerous driving and unlicensed driving.
He was bailed to appear at a children's court at a later date.
