Police charge teen after collision in stolen vehicle

Moorabbin Crime Investigation Unit investigators have charged a teenager following a collision involving an allegedly stolen vehicle in Chelsea yesterday evening.

The vehicle was allegedly spotted driving erratically in Carrum about 6.40pm, before being involved in a collision with two other vehicles at the intersection of Nepean Highway and Maury Street.

It is alleged the male driver ran from the scene and was arrested by police nearby, with assistance from an off-duty member who was in one of the other vehicles.

He was taken to hospital under police guard.

The 16-year-old Mornington boy has been charged with three counts of aggravated burglary, theft of motor vehicle, reckless conduct endangering serious injury and other driving-related offences.

He has been remanded to appear at the children’s court at a later date.

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