Woman arrested over stolen car, petrol thefts

A woman was arrested in Dunedin at the weekend for a raft of crimes including stealing a car, dangerous driving and three petrol drive-offs.

Senior Sergeant Craig Dinnissen, of Dunedin, said the arrest related to the alleged theft of a vehicle from Dunedin's "hill suburbs" last week.

Police located the vehicle on South Rd at 9.50pm on Saturday, but then lost it.

It was then located in Argyle St.

A 19-year-old woman was arrested for failing to stop, dangerous driving, unlicensed driving, and breach of bail.

She was also charged with three petrol drive-offs in Oamaru, Mosgiel and Dunedin.

Another 20-year-old female was charged with getting into the stolen vehicle and a 15-year old was referred to youth aid for unlawfully taking.

It is understood police dogs were involved in the arrests.

 

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