Three Mount Isa youths have been charged with unlawful use of a motor vehicle.
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Police said a group of youths attended an Alex Pavusa Dr residence and removed a set of keys from the front door between 7pm and 11.45pm on Saturday, February 13
Using the keys, they entered the resident's vehicle and drove it from the address.
It is alleged they drove around wet Mount Isa streets on the wrong side of the road, mounting footpaths, entering park areas and failing to stop at stop signs.
Police located the bogged vehicle at around 3.30am near Flynn Street, in a damaged state.
At around 1pm on Sunday, February 14, police located and arrested the driver, and transported him to the watch house.
The 15-year-old Townview boy has been charged with one count each of dangerous operation of a vehicle, unlawful use of a motor vehicle, driving motor vehicle without ever having held a licence, stealing and receiving tainted property. He was denied police bail and is due to appear in the Mount Isa Childrens Court.
A 16-year-old Pioneer girl has been charged with one count of unlawful use of a motor vehicle. She was denied police bail and is due to appear in the Mount Isa Childrens Court.
A 15 year old Sunset boy has also been arrested in relation to this matter and outstanding incidents. He has been charged with two counts of unlawful use of a motor vehicle and two counts of enter premises, in relation to other offences also. He was denied police bail and is due to appear in the Mount Isa Childrens Court.
A 13 year old Sunset girl has been charged with one count of unlawful use of a motor vehicle. She has been further charged with one count each of; trespass, unauthorised dealing with shop goods and unregulated high risk activities in relation to outstanding matters. She will be dealt with under the provisions of the Youth Justice Act.
Investigations are continuing into the final co-offender.
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