Leeton car theft: Teen refused bail after vehicle crash

A 17-year-old boy has been charged and refused bail following an alleged car theft and crash in New South Wales. The incident began on September 14, when police responded to reports of a theft at a home on Lilac Avenue in Leeton. Two unknown individuals allegedly stole car keys and personal items before taking a Nissan X-Trail from the property.

Officers later located the vehicle crashed and abandoned at the intersection of Ortella Street and Gordon Avenue in Griffith. Following an investigation, police arrested the teenager at Griffith Police Station on October 13. He faces charges of being a passenger in a stolen vehicle and breaching bail.

Investigations are ongoing to locate a second individual involved in the incident. The teenager is scheduled to appear in Children's Court on October 14.