Teen arrested after wild police chase of Porsche with 'cloned' plates

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Source: 9news.com.au
Teen arrested after wild police chase of Porsche with 'cloned' plates

A 17-year-old boy has been arrested after a police chase through Western Sydney.

Police were patrolling in South Granville when officers spotted a Porsche sedan driving in a suspicious manner at about 9.45pm.

Officers tried to stop the vehicle, but when it failed to do so, a pursuit began that went through multiple suburbs.

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A gun was found in the Porsche.

The Porsche then crashed through a fence at Woodville golf course in Guilford, where it continued to drive for a short time on the course.

The car stopped a short time later, and a number of passengers fled on foot, while the driver attempted to hide on the golf course in some bushes.

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The driver of the alleged kill car is cooperating with police.

However, with the assistance of police helicopters and the dog squad, he was found and arrested.

A gun was found in the car, and police will allege the number plates on the Porsche were cloned.

The 17-year-old was taken to Parramatta Police Station, where he is assisting police.

Charges are yet to be laid.

A crime scene has been declared, with police commencing an investigation into the incident.

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