BREAKING: Five teenagers have been arrested following a dangerous police pursuit involving a stolen SUV in Dubbo. At 5:45 PM on November 19, 2025, officers from the Orana-Mid Western Police District spotted a black SUV being driven recklessly along the Mitchell Highway in Narromine.
Authorities attempted to pull over the vehicle, but the driver failed to comply, prompting a pursuit. The chase escalated through the intersection of the Mitchell Highway and Rosedale Road in Dubbo, where police successfully deployed road spikes. The SUV came to a halt shortly after, near Westview Road, as five suspects fled on foot.
Within minutes, officers apprehended four teenagers: two girls aged 15, a 13-year-old girl, and a 13-year-old boy nearby. The fifth suspect, a 16-year-old boy, was arrested later at 6:40 PM on Catherine Drive in Dubbo.
The 15-year-old girl is facing serious charges, including police pursuit and driving a vehicle taken without the owner’s consent. The other four teenagers are charged with being carried in a conveyance taken without consent. Notably, the 13-year-old boy was also charged with having a knife in a public place.
Four of the teens were denied bail and are set to appear in Children’s Court on November 20, 2025. The youngest girl received conditional bail, with a court appearance scheduled for January 12, 2026. Investigations revealed that the vehicle was stolen earlier that day from a residence in Portland, near Lithgow.
This alarming incident highlights ongoing concerns around youth crime and the dangers posed by reckless driving. As the investigation unfolds, local authorities are urging the community to remain vigilant. Stay tuned for updates as this story develops.
