Location:
Counties Manukau

Three youths were taken into custody last night after their reckless ride in a stolen car spanned two cities. 

The journey began in Whangārei, where at around 5.10pm a Toyota Aqua was stolen from outside an address on Okara Drive. 

Acting Senior Sergeant Jane Cornish, of Manurewa Police, says prior to the vehicle theft, two youths were allegedly observed shoplifting a screwdriver from a nearby supermarket.

“Just after 10.30pm, officers in Counties Manukau observed the stolen vehicle travelling near Weymouth Road without its headlights on.