Overview

• A white Mazda CX3 was allegedly stolen from outside a gym in Grovedale, Victoria, on Wednesday afternoon.
• The group, consisting of two 14-year-old boys, a 12-year-old girl, and a 17-year-old girl, drove the car overnight to Sydney, covering approximately 900 km.
• NSW Police initiated a ground pursuit on Thursday morning but abandoned it due to safety concerns, continuing to track the vehicle via PolAir.
• The minors allegedly drove dangerously, reaching speeds of up to 180 km/h, weaving through traffic, and throwing objects at police vehicles during the chase.
• All four were arrested after abandoning the vehicle at Bondi Junction, with the 17-year-old driver facing multiple charges; all remain in custody and have been refused bail ahead of a children’s court appearance on Friday.