Two teenagers charged after alleged 500km joyride in stolen vehicle

Otago Daily TimesThe PressFriday 18 July 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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Two 13-year-olds have been charged following the alleged theft of an Uber Eats driver's car in Invercargill. The pair reportedly drove the vehicle on a seven-hour, 500km journey to Christchurch. Police say the theft occurred on Saturday night while the driver was making a delivery.

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First reported by Otago Daily Times, Fri 18 Jul 2025, 11:08am · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 84 minutes
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