Eight children charged over high speed police chase after allegedly stealing car from Huntingdale home

A youth gang has been charged over a high speed police chase in a stolen car, after allegedly driving into oncoming traffic and smashing into public property. Police allege the incident unfolded after a black Toyota Corolla hatchback was stolen from a property on Stevenage Street, in Huntingdale, between 6pm and 9pm on Tuesday. Officers activated their emergency lights and sirens after spotting the Corolla a short while later, during which the 13-year-old driver allegedly sped away and drove towards oncoming traffic through parts of Maddington, Thornlie and Gosnells. “During the incident, it will be further alleged the driver mounted curbs and struck road infrastructure, causing damage to the vehicle,” a police spokesperson said. Eight juveniles fled the vehicle after it came to a halt on Denham Way, in Thornlie, but were quickly apprehended by police. The 13-year-old driver, from Wilson, was charged with four offences including no authority to drive and reckless driving to escape a poluce pursuit and will front Perth Children’s Court on Wednesday. Six other boys — aged between 11 and 16 — were each charged with one count of stealing a motor vehicle and are due to face court later this month. A 10-year-old boy was also issued a juvenile caution.