Teens arrested after extended follow in Broadmeadows

Three teenage boys have been arrested after an extended follow that ended in Broadmeadows this morning.

Officers were notified after the trio was witnessed talking about setting a vehicle on fire while sitting in a Subaru outside an address on Blossom Grove in Greenvale just before 12.50am.

Police located the Subaru travelling on Mickleham Road a few minutes later.

The vehicle, which was bearing cloned plates, began to travel at excess speed contraflow to traffic towards Broadmeadows.

With the assistance of Air Wing, the Subaru was followed to Joseph Street, where the trio exited the vehicle.

The boys tried to flee, and two were arrested by members from the Critical Incident Response Team, the Public Order Response Team and uniform members in nearby Kitchener Street.

The third boy was arrested on Camp Road a short time later.

When the Subaru was searched, officers located and seized two full jerry cans from inside the boot.

The trio, aged 17, 16 and 14, will now be interviewed in relation to the incident.

It is understood the Subaru was stolen from Essendon West on 19 October.

The investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, has CCTV or dashcam footage or anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit an online confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

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