The BMW was allegedly seen speeding on Brayne Road. Photo: Supplied.
A Griffith man has been charged after he allegedly drove a stolen BMW at more than 100 km/h through a 50 km/h zone during a pursuit.
Police spotted the BMW sedan travelling along Brayne Road, Griffith, at about 8:30 am on Friday (17 July).
Officers attempted to stop the vehicle, but when the driver allegedly failed to pull over, a pursuit was initiated.
During the pursuit, police allege the sedan reached speeds of more than 100 km/h in a signposted 50 km/h zone.
The pursuit was terminated a short time later due to safety concerns, with officers from Murrumbidgee Police District then commencing inquiries into the vehicle and its driver.
Following those inquiries, police attended a home on Noorla Street, Griffith, at about 9 pm on Wednesday (22 July) and arrested an 18-year-old man.
He was taken to Griffith Police Station and charged with six offences, including:
- Dishonestly obtaining financial advantage etc by deception
- Being carried in a conveyance taken without the consent of owner
- Entering a vehicle or boat without consent of owner
- Police pursuit – not stopping – drive dangerously
- Never licensed person driving vehicle on road
- Driving a conveyance taken without the consent of owner.
Police will also allege the man stole fuel from a Griffith petrol station while travelling in a stolen Kia SUV on Thursday 9 July.
The 18-year-old was refused bail and appeared before Bail Division Court on Thursday (23 July).
He was refused bail and is due to appear before Griffith Local Court on Wednesday 29 July.
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