A 13 year old boy stole a Renault from Byron Bay and drove it to Lismore, through Casino and along Summerland Way towards Kyogle.
The Renault was stopped by police near McDonald Bridge, Fairy Hill.
Police were first informed about the car at 1.45am yesterday Wednesday, January 22, police when the Renault pulled into a Lismore Service Station.
The boy tried to pump fuel. The service station attendant was concerned that the driver appeared young and was wearing a face covering so the attendant did not activate the petrol pumps.
The boy drove the car out of the service station.
A short time later, police spotted the Renault on Johnston Street, Casino.
Police tried to stop the car, but the driver failed to stop, and a chase began.
Police chased the car for 16km around Casino and north along Summerland Way towards Kyogle.
Near McDonalds Bridge Road, Fairy Hill, the driver suddenly pulled to the left of the roadway and the chase came to a halt.
Police approached the car and arrested the teen driver and only occupant. He was taken to Casino Police Station.
The boy was charged with several offences including having goods suspected of being stolen.
He was refused bail by police and was in Children’s Court on January 22.
In Children’s Court the boy was granted conditional bail and will be back before the court later this month.
The information in this report was provided by Richmond Police District.