Two 13-year-old girls charged over alleged Broome car theft

Broome detectives are calling for public help after an alleged aggravated robbery in the early hours of Friday, August 15.

Police allege a silver Hyundai Venue was stolen from a property on Carnarvon Street at about 12.45am.

The victim ran to another member of the public for help and investigators are keen to identify and speak with that person.

A short time later, officers tried to stop the allegedly stolen car on Reid Road in Cable Beach.

It’s alleged the vehicle failed to stop and was later abandoned.

Two 13-year-old girls were arrested soon after.

One girl has been charged with aggravated robbery and stealing a motor vehicle.

The other faces the same charges in addition to possessing cannabis.

Anyone with information, or dashcam, mobile phone or CCTV footage, is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at crimestopperswa.com.au.