POLICE have charged seven teenagers with more than 40 offences in total after an investigation into luxury vehicle theft and police pursuits.
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Port Stephens officers began the investigation. They will allege the youths used social media to co-ordinate, find the cars and livestream subsequent chases.
Search warrants in the Hunter Valley, Newcastle and Port Stephens-Hunter police districts on Thursday led officers to seize phones, clothes and e-scooters.
The teenagers were charged with more than 40 offences including drive recklessly or furiously and aggravated break and enter.
"Police will allege the seven youths committed offences relating to aggravated break, enter and steal offences including pursuits, receiving and other property offences across the Hunter basin," police said in a statement.
Anyone with information can contact Strike Force Baste investigators on 1800 333 000.
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