Police from the Northern Beaches area command began a search with the help of neighbouring police commands including North Shore, Kings Cross and Sydney City, the dog unit and highway patrol command.

A 17-year-old boy was arrested after a pursuit on foot on Walsh Street in North Narrabeen at about 1am on Saturday.

Another 17-year-old boy and a 16-year-old boy were arrested at a home in North Narrabeen at 3am on Saturday.

A 16-year-old was also arrested in Warriewood at about 4.30am on Sunday and all four were taken to Manly police station.

Three of the teenagers were charged with affray, using offensive language in or near a public space and resisting or hindering a police officer in the execution of duty.

The two 16-year-olds were also charged with assaulting a police officer without actual bodily harm and one of them was additionally charged with stealing from a person.

One of the 17-year-olds was released pending further investigation.

They have all been refused bail and will appear in Children’s Court on Sunday.

“The chief inspector sustained minor injuries and a constable involved in the foot pursuit sustained head and knee injuries and was taken to hospital, however, he has since been released,” according to a police statement.