Three people including boy arrested after trying to run from police in Waterlooville after vehicle stolen

Police have arrested three people who tried to flee from a stolen car.

Officers originally spotted a Vauxhall Grandland in Copnor Road which was reported stolen. The vehicle was taken in the early hours of September 27 from Finchdean Road in Rowlands Castle.

Personnel from the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Roads Policing Unit saw the stolen vehicle at around 7pm in a convoy with a Mazda 2. A chase ensued into the Waterlooville area, with the trio being caught after trying to make a run for it.

“A recently stolen vehicle was spotted travelling in convoy with another car and was followed into the Waterlooville area,” a social media statement said. “As officers moved in, the occupants attempted to make off from the stolen vehicle, with officers giving chase.

“Let's just say they were given a generous head start, but it wasn't quite enough. Thanks to the support of our colleagues from RPU Havant, RPU Totton and the Dog Section, three people were arrested and the stolen vehicle was recovered.”

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The pursuit came to a stop off a track in Purbrook Heath Road. A Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary spokesperson confirmed the details regarding the arrests.

An 18-year-old man from Southampton was arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle, drug driving, failing to stop and driving without a licence. He has been bailed until December 28.

A 19-year-old woman from Southampton was arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle, bailed until the same date. The third individual, a 15-year-old boy from Southampton, was arrested on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle and possession of a knife in a public place.

The teenager was placed on bail until December 27.