Detective Sergeant Andrew Raven, Warrnambool police crime investigation unit, said it would be alleged that the boy stole a car last Sunday morning.

The youth has been charged with theft of a vehicle, attempted theft of a vehicle, causing criminal damage unlicensed driving and committing serious offences while on three sets of bail.

He was charged on Thursday, appeared in court and was bailed again with strict conditions.

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