Two boys charged with unlawful use of a motor vehicle at Condon, QLD

Police have charged two boys with unlawful use of a motor vehicle after an alleged stolen vehicle collided with a police vehicle at Condon this morning.

Around 7am police were conducting routine patrols in Condon when they turned from Cassowary Court and into Curlew Street and into the path of a 4WD allegedly speeding, driving erratically and swerving onto the wrong side of the road.

Police attempted to take evasive action however the 4WD collided with the rear of the police car before it sped off.

It was located abandoned a short time later in a nearby alleyway after crashing.

Police cordons were put in place and patrols commenced, including patrols by the dog squad who subsequently located two boys in Pelican Avenue, Condon. Both boys were taken into custody without incident.

Officers from the Townsville Property Crime Unit have charged both boys, a 12-year-old from Kelso and 13-year-old from Kirwan with unlawful use of a motor vehicle.

The 12-year-old has also been charged with driving without due care and attention, unlicensed driving and failing to comply with driver’s obligations.

The police vehicle sustained significant damage to rear panelling however the two officers in the vehicle were uninjured.

Police will allege the 4WD was stolen from an Eyre Street, North Ward address earlier today during a burglary.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.

You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

Quote this reference number: QP1900100504

/Public Release. View in full here.