Three teenagers have been charged following an alleged carjacking and two police pursuits in Sydney's southwest. The incidents began around midday on Saturday when police attempted to stop a car on Camden Valley Way in Camden, but the vehicle, reported stolen hours earlier, failed to pull over.
The pursuit was called off after the car allegedly hit several vehicles, drove onto a footpath, and traveled on the wrong side of the road. The car was later found abandoned after crashing into a tree near William Avenue.
Shortly after, police responded to a report on Lerida Avenue in Camden, where a 26-year-old man was allegedly punched and dragged from his BMW sedan by three teenagers. The stolen BMW was spotted minutes later, triggering a second pursuit from Elderslie toward Camden's CBD, which was also terminated due to safety concerns.
About 20 minutes later, fire crews were called to Onslow Park, where the BMW was found engulfed in flames. The fire spread to nearby grassland but was extinguished, though the car was completely destroyed.
Two boys, aged 16, and a 13-year-old girl were arrested and charged. One 16-year-old faces eight charges, including failing to stop during a police pursuit, drug possession, and breaching bail. The other 16-year-old and the girl each face two charges: riding in a car taken without consent and robbery in company.
All three were refused bail and are scheduled to appear at a children's court on Sunday.
