Stolen car crashed into Raby Bay Canal ...

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Thieves crash car in canal, try to steal another...

MARISSA CALLIGEROS OF BRISBANETIMES.COM.AU
23 Dec, 2010 01:11 PM

Two thieves who crashed a stolen car into a Raby Bay canal off Mastehead Drive, Cleveland early this morning tried to steal another car to flee police, it is believed.
The two men, believed to be aged in their early 20s, stole the luxury Holden Special Vehicle GTS Commodore and other property, including two expensive guitars, from a house in Birkdale, before going on a joy ride in Raby Bay.

But the men's plans went awry when they crashed the car into a canal along Masthead Drive, about 4am.

The duo managed to escape the sinking vehicle and fled the scene on foot.

Inspector Peter Harding said police on patrol had earlier spotted the men driving around Raby Bay streets, but had not pursued them.

"They hit the water at some considerable speed," he said.

"It was neighbours who alerted police to the car in the canal.

"We caught up with one of the men about 10 minutes later, as he tried to [run] through two backyards. We are now in the process of interviewing him."

Inspector Harding said it was believed the man may have tried to steal another car before he was arrested.

"We have not been able to confirm that yet, but I would not be surprised," he said.

The second man managed to elude police in the dark.

The battered Holden GTS, which was completely submerged in the canal, was fished out by a crane this morning.

"We have also seized an amount of stolen property, including the two very expensive guitars," Inspector Harding said.

The car, which can produce 435 horsepower, is believed to have been worth between $70,000 and $100,000 ...

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Holden or not the pics would break your heart if it was yours , according to Boostlosers the owner mistreated this car and had no respect for it ...