Teenage Boys in Custody After Alleged Luxury Car Rampage on Gold Coast

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Two 17-year-old boys are in custody after an alleged rampage across the northern Gold Coast in an allegedly stolen luxury car. The boys allegedly used the vehicle to crash into a tow truck at a Caltex service station on Helensvale's Signato Drive, injuring a man in his 40s. The driver of the tow truck was standing outside the truck when he was allegedly struck, causing injuries to his leg. The police found the car approximately 12 hours after it was taken from a Columbus Drive address in Hollywell.

Key Takeaways:

  • Two 17-year-old boys are in custody for allegedly using a stolen Mercedes GLC to crash into a tow truck on Helensvale's Signato Drive.
  • The tow truck driver was injured in the incident, suffering leg injuries, and was taken to the Gold Coast University Hospital in a stable condition.
  • The alleged rampage occurred over a period of approximately 12 hours, from the time the car was taken from Hollywell to when it was found on Ken Crescent, Helensvale.
  • One of the boys was charged with unlawful use of a motor vehicle, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, enter dwelling and commit, common assault, assault occasioning bodily harm, and receiving tainted property.
  • The other boy was charged with unlawful use of a motor vehicle, enter dwelling and commit, and receiving tainted property.
  • Both boys were refused bail and are expected to appear in the Southport Children's Court on July 7.

Statistics:

  • 2 teenage boys are in custody for the alleged incident.
  • 1 tow truck driver was injured in the incident, suffering leg injuries.
  • 12 hours elapsed between the time the car was taken from Hollywell and when it was found on Ken Crescent, Helensvale.
  • 1 Mercedes GLC was allegedly stolen from a dwelling on Columbus Drive, Hollywell.
  • 4 charges were laid against one of the boys, and 3 charges were laid against the other.

Sources:

  • Queensland Police Service spokesman
  • Queensland Ambulance Service spokeswoman
  • Staff writers Two (no specific date or publication provided)