Two teenagers from Canberra have been charged with numerous offences following a police chase along the Pacific Highway late last week.
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At approximately 9.30am on Friday, February 9 Traffic and Highway Patrol Command - NSW Police Force sighted a black Audi Q5 travelling north along the A1 Pacific Highway at Coolongolook.
Police attempted to stop the vehicle for allegedly exceeding the speed limit however it failed to stop and a pursuit was initiated.
The vehicle reached speeds of 200km/h.
Further police sighted the vehicle near Koorainghat, where the vehicle completed a U turn and travelled south in the northbound lanes.
The vehicle was dumped on a rural property on Half Chain Road, Koorainghat and police established a permitter.
With the assistance of PolAir - NSW Police Force Aviation Command and community members, officers from the Manning-Great Lakes Police District arrested a 1- year-old male and a 16-year-old male.
Inquiries revealed the vehicle was allegedly stolen from the ACT.
Both males were charged with numerous offences and bail refused.
They appeared before a children's court, on Saturday, February 10.
Police wish to thank members of the community for their assistance leading to these arrests.
