At approximately 11.40am hours on Wednesday, 30 March 2016, a Mosgiel Police patrol was advised of a car that was leaving the forecourt of the BP service station who had not paid for fuel.
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The car accelerated away, however police managed to track it to a nearby street with assistance from members of the public.
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As the police car turned into the street, it was rammed by the offending vehicle with both vehicles sustaining moderate damage and becoming immobilised.
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The driver and three occupants have then fled through the neighbouring properties. A number of cordons were established and a dog team was deployed to located the individuals.
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As a result, a 14 year-old male has been arrested on theft, failing to stop for police, dangerous driving and unlawful taking.
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The other three occupants, two 14 year-old females and one 15 year-old male, have been charged with unlawfully getting into a motor vehicle.
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No one was injured as a result of the crash
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