Two teenagers, one of them aged just 13, are facing multiple charges after allegedly stealing a vehicle in Tasmania’s north-west.
Police say an 18-year-old and her young accomplice took a white Holden Commodore from an address in Devonport on Saturday.
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Officers later spotted the vehicle around 2:10pm and said the driver attempted to evade them.
The car was eventually stopped on William Street, where the pair were arrested.
The 13-year-old was charged with motor vehicle theft and resisting arrest.
They were later released on bail.
The 18-year-old woman faces more serious charges, including motor vehicle theft, resisting and assaulting police, aggravated evasion and breach of bail.
She remains in custody awaiting her court appearance.
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