A 12 year-old boy who drove 1300 kilometres is believed to have driven through Dubbo and along the Mitchell and Barrier Highways to Cobar.
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The boy, from Kendall NSW, was stopped in Broken Hill, on his way to Perth. He had already completed more than 1300 kilometres of his journey when he was stopped at 11am on Saturday.
NSW Police Media confirmed on Thursday the boy was spotted in Dubbo and again when he was fuelling up in Cobar.
Mid North Coast Local Area Command’s Detective Inspector Kim Fehon reported on Wednesday the child was back in the care of his family and has been referred to support services. NSW Police confirmed he will not be charged.
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Detective Inspector Fehon said he was intending to return to relatives in Perth.
Fairfax Media reported the boy, apparently tall and mature looking, stopped at a Caltex in Cobar, refuelled and left without paying.
He caught the attention of Broken Hill Highway Patrol when they noticed the car’s bumper was dragging across the ground. He was arrested and taken to the police station for questioning.
He has been issued a caution for illegal use of a conveyance, failing to pay for petrol and unlicensed driving.
Grace Ryan
Deputy Editor at the Central Western Daily, Orange. You'll mostly find me tinkering in social media and newsletters. Working hard to get our stories in front of your eyes.
Deputy Editor at the Central Western Daily, Orange. You'll mostly find me tinkering in social media and newsletters. Working hard to get our stories in front of your eyes.
