Two teens have been charged following a fail to stop for police incident and subsequent collision.  

About 6.45pm last night (Tuesday, 27 December 2022) Belconnen general duties police identified a stolen white Jeep driving in Macquarie.  

The Jeep was followed for a short time before it was observed running a red light. Police activated their lights and sirens before the Jeep failed to stop and drove on the wrong side of the road.  

Due to the risk to the public from the behaviour of the Jeep driver, police did not pursue the vehicle at that time.  

Soon after, police located the Jeep after it had collided with a Mazda at the intersection of Southern Cross Drive and Ross Smith Crescent, Scullin.  

The two occupants left the scene and a short foot pursuit occurred. Two teenage boys were taken into custody soon after.  

The driver of the Mazda was taken to hospital for assessment for minor injuries.  

A 15-year-old boy was charged with driving a motor vehicle without consent, fail to stop for police, dangerous driving and unlicenced driving. He will appear in the ACT Childrens Court tomorrow (29 January 2022).  

A 16-year-old boy was charged with riding in a motor vehicle without consent. He is scheduled to appear in the ACT Childrens Court in January 2023.  

Text: ACT Policing