Five teenagers, including two 13-year-old girls, are facing charges following the alleged theft of a car from a Bray Park home last week.
The group was apprehended by officers from the Boondall Tactical Crime Squad on Station Street at Morayfield just before 11pm on Saturday night, when police intercepted what they allege was a stolen black Mazda.
According to police reports, the teenagers attempted to flee on foot after being stopped but were quickly located by officers. Police footage shows at least one of the young people hiding in nearby bushes before being taken into custody.
The vehicle is alleged to have been stolen from a Kentwood Drive address in Bray Park on 18 July, three days before the arrest.
The charges laid against the five young people reflect the seriousness of the alleged offences. The most serious charges have been laid against a 14-year-old Burpengary boy, who faces counts of entering a dwelling and committing an indictable offence, receiving tainted property, unlawful use of a motor vehicle, and driving without a licence.
The two 13-year-old girls – one from Rothwell and another from Burpengary – have each been charged with unlawful use of a motor vehicle.
A 14-year-old Griffin boy faces charges of unlawful use of a motor vehicle, fraud relating to dishonestly obtaining fuel without payment, and possessing cannabis.
The oldest of the group, a 15-year-old Caboolture boy, has been charged with unlawful use of a motor vehicle and obstructing a police officer.
The case highlights ongoing concerns about youth crime in the region. According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the youth offender rate nationally decreased to 1,764 offenders per 100,000 persons aged between 10 and 17 years in the 2023-24 financial year.
All five teenagers are scheduled to appear before Caboolture Children’s Court, with the 14-year-old Burpengary boy appearing earlier this week, and the remaining four young people due to appear on 23 July.
The case serves as a reminder to local residents about vehicle security, particularly given the allegations that the car was taken from a residential address in the heart of Bray Park’s suburban area.
Published 21-July-2025