A group of teens who tried to flee police in their car lasted just 10 seconds before crashing into a fence early yesterday.
Police were called to the Waldronville area at 3am following reports teens had been breaking into vehicles.
Sergeant Nathan White said the group tried to flee, ''with their getaway attempt lasting about 10 seconds before they crashed into a fence.''
The four youths, aged 16-18, were apprehended following a spate of thefts from vehicles in the area.
Property had been recovered, and inquiries were continuing to locate the rightful owners. Police wanted to hear from anyone in the Waldronville area who may have had property taken from their vehicles.
The youths will appear in the Dunedin Youth and District Courts early next week.
