Five teenagers have been charged with burglary after they allegedly broke into a service station and then lead police on a pursuit.
Whangarei Sergeant Mark Andrews said the four males allegedly broke into the Gas service station at Maungatapere yesterday morning. Items including cash and cigarettes were taken. Their vehicle was spotted by police near Whangarei hospital.
A pursuit lasted until Loop Rd on State Highway 1, south of Whangarei. Two 17-year-olds, two aged 14 and a 15-year-old, from Auckland were arrested.