Three teenagers are in custody following a police chase that began with reports of dangerous motorcycle riding and concluded with officers tracking the suspects through Opossum Bay.
An 18-year-old man and two 16-year-old boys were apprehended after allegedly attempting to evade police on motorcycles before continuing on foot this afternoon.
Incident Details
The incident began around 3:35pm when members of the public reported two motorcycles being ridden dangerously on the South Arm Highway near Rokeby, heading towards South Arm. Police responded with a significant presence, including uniformed officers and drone resources, searching the South Arm and Opossum Bay areas for approximately one hour, until 4:35pm.
According to police, the trio initially attempted to escape on their motorcycles before abandoning the vehicles and fleeing on foot. The arrests follow “numerous recent complaints of similar driving behaviour” reported in the Clarence area over the past week.
Police are now requesting assistance from the public, specifically seeking dashcam footage of the alleged dangerous driving. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact police on 131 444 or report anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or through crimestopperstas.com.au.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time did the police operation conclude?
The police operation concluded around 4:35pm.
Where did the initial reports of dangerous driving originate?
The initial reports of dangerous driving came from members of the public observing motorcycles on the South Arm Highway past Rokeby.
What are police asking the public to provide?
Police are asking the public to provide any information regarding the incident, particularly dashcam footage of the alleged dangerous driving.
As investigations continue, it remains to be seen if further charges will be filed or if this incident will prompt increased police presence in the Clarence area.
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