Two males have been charged over a robbery on the Central Coast after they were arrested following a pursuit in the state’s south.
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Just before 4.30pm on Tuesday, a 17-year-old boy was waiting at the bus terminus area of Woy Woy railway station when he was approached by four teenagers.
Two of the four teens allegedly punched the 17-year-old in the chest and face and forced him to hand over his wallet, before they all ran into the railway station and boarded a northbound train.
Shortly afterwards, the 17-year-old attended Woy Woy Police Station to report the incident to Brisbane Water police who commenced an investigation.
At 3.45pm on Thursday, police attached to Yass Highway Patrol detected a Toyota Prado speeding on the Hume Highway at Bookham.
Checks revealed the car had been stolen from Umina Beach on Tuesday.
Police attempted to stop the vehicle but it failed to stop and a pursuit was initiated.
Approaching the Dog on the Tuckerbox near Gundagai, the vehicle turned around and travelled north on the Hume Highway before taking the exit ramp at Coolac on to the Gundagai-Muttama Road.
The pursuit came to an end at Cullinga Creek when road spikes were successfully deployed.
The 15-year-old male driver and 18-year-old male passenger were arrested and taken to Cootamundra Police Station.
The 15-year-old was charged with illegal use of conveyance, police pursuit (Skye’s law), drive while disqualified and revocation of parole.
He was also charged with robbery in company, affray and assault relating to the incident in Woy Woy Tuesday.
He was refused bail to appear at Wagga Children’s Court on Friday where he was granted bail to Woy Woy Children’s Court on April 1.
The 18-year-old – Jacob Phillips – was charged with robbery in company, illegal use of conveyance and stealing.
He was also remanded in custody ahead of appearing in Wagga Local Court on Friday where he was granted bail.
His case was adjourned to Woy Woy Local Court, also on April 1.