Five juveniles are among six people arrested after an allegedly stolen van crashed into a light pole in Sydney’s south during an overnight police operation. Police allege the occupants fled the scene, with officers later locating suspects in surrounding streets with assistance from PolAir and the Dog Squad.
Six people have been arrested following a late-night police operation in Sydney’s south after an allegedly stolen van crashed at Wolli Creek.
NSW Police say a white Toyota Hiace crashed into a light pole shortly after midnight after officers had earlier received reports of the vehicle travelling through Beverly Hills, with occupants allegedly wearing face coverings.
A 17-year-old girl was arrested at the crash scene, while five males — aged 18, 16, 16, 15 and 15 — were later arrested in nearby streets.
POLICE TRACK VAN THROUGH SYDNEY’S SOUTH
Police say officers from St George Police Area Command and the Traffic and Highway Patrol Command responded after reports the van was travelling south along King Georges Road at Beverly Hills at about 11.45pm on Sunday.
The vehicle was later allegedly seen travelling north along the Princes Highway at Arncliffe.
Police allege it then turned into Brodie Sparks Drive at Wolli Creek, where it crashed into a light pole.
All occupants allegedly ran from the vehicle immediately after the crash.
17-YEAR-OLD TAKEN TO HOSPITAL
The 17-year-old girl was arrested at the scene and treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics for injuries sustained in the crash.
She was taken to St George Hospital, where she remains in a stable condition under police guard.
The five males were arrested in surrounding streets with the assistance of PolAir and the Dog Squad and were taken to Kogarah Police Station.
VAN ALLEGEDLY STOLEN FROM NORTH SYDNEY
Police allege the Toyota Hiace had been stolen from Ridge Street in North Sydney in the early hours of Friday.
Investigators say the owner had left the keys inside the vehicle.
The van has now been seized and will undergo forensic examination.
GLOVES AND HUNTING KNIFE ALLEGEDLY FOUND
Police say several items of interest were located inside the vehicle, including latex gloves.
A large hunting knife was also allegedly found nearby.
Investigations into the incident are continuing.
