Youths arrested after crash at Pooraka

At 1.40am on Saturday 16 May, police were called to Montague Road after reports a BMW sedan had been driving erratically before crashing into a tree.

Witnesses reported five occupants, believed to be teenagers, fled the scene on foot.

Checks confirmed the BMW had been stolen from a Sheidow Park address yesterday morning.

Patrols attended and searched the area finding items belonging to those involved.

A Mitsubishi station wagon believed to be assisting the group was stopped a short time later in the area. Two youths were arrested, a 17-year-old girl from Blair Athol and a 16-year-old girl from Woodville West.

They were charged with illegal interference of a motor vehicle and investigations to locate the other suspects are continuing.

The youths were bailed to appear at the Elizabeth Youth Court on 3 July.

The BMW was towed from the scene and police urge those involved to attend a hospital if injured.

Anyone with information, including dashcam or CCTV footage is asked to contact Crime Stoppers online at www.crimestopperssa.com.au or call 1800 333 000– you can remain anonymous.

Reference number 129092.