June 22, 2025
Two teenagers have been arrested after a stolen police vehicle was driven at speed near Murgon on Saturday afternoon.
An eyewitness on social media said a damaged police vehicle “with a bit hanging off the side” overtook their vehicle near Moffatdale, followed by other police vehicles.
A police spokesperson said that about 11:30am on Saturday, police were called to the Bjelke-Peterson Dam area following reports of a break-in at a property on Middletons Road and number of watercraft stolen.
Police used a boat belonging to a member of the public to arrest the pair, who were located in the dam.
After they got back to shore, one of the boys ran off before allegedly stealing a marked police vehicle and driving away at speed.
Officers nearby attempted to intercept the Toyota Hilux utility near Murgon.
The spokesperson said the teenager then drove the vehicle off Ashton Street, Murgon, into Barambah Creek where it became stuck in mud.
The boy fled on foot and jumped into the creek before being arrested a short time later.
Two boys, aged 16 and 15, are being interviewed by police and investigations are continuing.
The police vehicle sustained some damage.
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UPDATE: A 16-year-old Acacia Ridge boy has been charged with 21 offences including unlawful use of a motor vehicle, dangerous operation of a vehicle, escape lawful custody, obstruct police, enter premises with intent to commit indictable offence, enter dwelling with intent, wilful damage and stealing.
A 15-year-old Inala boy has been charged with more than 10 offences including unlawful use of motor vehicle, aircraft or vessels; enter dwelling with intent, and enter premises and commit an indictable offence.
Both have been refused police bail and are due to appear in Kingaroy Children’s Court on Monday.
Investigations are continuing.
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