Four youths call police after high-speed chase in stolen cars

Wednesday 8 October 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 8 Oct 2025, 11:04am

Four boys, aged 11, 12 and 13, allegedly stole multiple vehicles during a trip from Christchurch. After being spiked on the highway, the group ran out of petrol in Oamaru and contacted police from a McDonald's to collect them.

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1. Otago Daily TimesWed 8 Oct 2025, 10:59am

   Teens call cops from Oamaru Maccas after high-speed jaunt in stolen cars (opens in new tab)

2. StuffWed 8 Oct 2025, 11:04am

   Boys, 11, 12 and 13, steal multiple cars during high speed South Island road trip (opens in new tab)

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