Six people have been charged following an alleged break in and pursuit in Wallsend and Birmingham Gardens.
Just after midnight on Saturday police were called to a home on Minimbah Close, Wallsend – following reports a Nissan X-Trail had been stolen.
Investigations commenced, however the vehicle was spotted by police and allegedly involved in a pursuit in Birmingham Gardens in the early hours on Sunday morning.
Following inquiries officers attended a property in Jesmond on Monday and arrested a 17-year-old boy, a 15-year-old girl, a 40-year-old man and a 39-year-old woman.
On Tuesday two more teenagers, both 17-year-old boys were arrested at another property in Jesmond.
All were taken to Waratah Police Station and charged with a raft of individual offences, some of which include aggravated break and enter, breach of bail, shoplifting, drive recklessly and possess prohibited drug.
A 15 year- old- girl and one 17- year -old boy were granted strict conditional bail and will face Children’s Court next week.
The others remain in custody to front Newcastle Court in coming weeks.