Two youths will face court later today charged following a pursuit in a stolen car in Moree today.
Operation Regional Mongoose is a high-visibility police operation to tackle serious property-related crime, committed predominately by young offenders.
About 2am today (Tuesday 23 July 2024), police were patrolling Boston Street, Moree, when they attempted to stop a Ford Ranger, reported stolen and allegedly travelling at excessive speed.
When it failed to stop, a pursuit was initiated. A short time later the pursuit was terminated due to losing sight of the Ford.
A short time later, the Ford was sighted by police to enter a dirt road on Bulluss Drive and when they negotiated a bend, the car left the road and rolled.
Police arrived a short time later where two boys were arrested and taken to Moree Police Station. They were both checked by NSW Ambulance paramedics.
Both youths were charged with aggravated break and enter dwelling in company steal under $60000, destroy or damage property over $ 2000 and under $ 5000, and take and drive conveyance without consent of owner.
The pair were refused bail to appear at a Children's court today (Tuesday 23 July 2024).
Checks reveal the car was allegedly stolen overnight from a home on Chester Street, Moree.
Inquiries under Operation Regional Mongoose continue.
Anyone with information about Operation Regional Mongoose is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
