Three Unlicensed Teenagers Caught After Speeding 150km/h in Stolen Car

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[Asia Economy Reporter Kim Ga-yeon] Teenagers who stole a parked car and drove over 150 km at high speed were caught by the police.

The Yeosu Police Station in Jeollanam-do announced on the 7th that they have arrested and are investigating three individuals, including a middle school student A (16), on charges of driving a stolen vehicle without a license (special theft, etc.).

A and others are accused of stealing a small SUV belonging to B (23), which was parked unlocked on a road in Yeonsan-dong, Mokpo City, at around 12:10 a.m. that day.

They are also suspected of driving the stolen vehicle without a license and traveling about 150 km from Mokpo to Yeosu.

According to the police, the Mokpo police registered B’s vehicle as a stolen car after receiving a report. After confirming that the escape route was toward Yeosu, they requested cooperation from the Yeosu police.

It was found that they spotted a patrol car blocking the escape route and turned the car to flee toward Suncheon.

The police apprehended A and his group at 1:45 a.m., just about an hour and 30 minutes after the crime.

It was investigated that they committed the crime after finding the smart key inside the vehicle and starting the engine.

During the police investigation, A reportedly stated that "I did it because I wanted to go to Yeosu to hang out with my friends."

The police are investigating the detailed motives behind the crime from them.

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