Four teenagers have been charged with stealing Australian rugby union star James O’Connor’s car after a police chase which ended at an inner Brisbane shopping centre.

The three boys and a girl, aged 14-15, are facing multiple charges after Wallabies and Queensland Reds player O’Connor’s white Land Rover was allegedly stolen from an Auchenflower home on Monday.

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The teens then allegedly used the car to speed through Brisbane’s south on Tuesday when police spotted it in Inala.

It was tracked by police helicopter on the Logan Motorway to Larapinta about 2.30pm.

“The vehicle was tracked as it continued to allegedly be driven dangerously throughout local streets and suburbs, travelling through red lights,” police said in a statement.

They allegedly drove into the car park at Toowong Village in Brisbane’s inner-west, from where they are accused of ditching the vehicle and making a run for the train station.

“A short foot pursuit commenced and the four were taken into custody without incident,” police said.

They have been charged with one count each of unlawful use of a motor vehicle, burglary and commit and indictable offence and receiving tainted property.

They are expected to face the Brisbane Children’s Court on a later date.

O’Connor, a veteran of 52 tests, is the second Brisbane-based sports star to have his car stolen allegedly by youths.

AFL forward Charlie Cameron allegedly had his Mercedes taken by a local gang in March.

Three teenagers are accused of coercing a 12-year-old girl to have sex with them.

Cleveland County Sheriff’s detectives believe the trio of 17-year-old boys communicated with the girl through text and instant messages and “manipulated” her into having sex with them.

Two out of the three have been arrested.

Kamarde Huskey, 18, and Destin Miller, 17, have both been charged, said Major Joel Shores with the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office.

Investigators became aware of the situation after the girl’s sister found “inappropriate” text messages on her phone and showed their mother.

Through the investigation, it was determined that Huskey had been sneaking into the home through a window to have sex with girl, Shores said. Detectives allegedly found his jacket in the girl’s room.

Along with this, she allegedly was invited to the movies by one of the other 17 year old’s and performed a sex act with him, Shores said.

The incidents allegedly happened between Aug. 1-31, 2019, according to Cleveland County Court records.

Huskey, of Shelby, was arrested Wednesday at Burns High School on charges of indecent liberties with a child and statutory rape. He is accused of molesting the girl when he was 17, according to Cleveland County Court records.

In his first appearance in court on Thursday, the teen spoke softly to Cleveland County District Court Judge Jeanette Reeves. Her first question was how old he was.

His family and a man identified as Huskey’s mentor were present. The mentor spoke to Reeves asking for a lower bond. Cleveland County Assistant District Attorney Will Wiseman objected to it, citing that it was a victim’s rights case.

“This is a serious matter,” he said.

The girl is not a relative and goes to a different school, according to information given during first appearance.

Huskey’s mentor described Huskey as a star football player.

“I don’t see how that matters here,” Wiseman said.

Huskey played for Shelby High School this past semester. He just transferred to Burns on Wednesday, according to Huskey.

Reeves did not lower the $100,000 bond set for Huskey but did set a bond hearing for Jan. 23.

Miller also was charged on Wednesday. He is charged with first degree statutory sex offense and indecent liberties with a child.

He too was assigned a $100,000 bond.

This incident is still under investigation. A third arrest is pending, Shores said.

Joyce Orlando can be reached at 704-669-3341 or find her on Twitter @Star_J_Orlando.

Three teenagers are accused of coercing a 12-year-old girl to have sex with them.

Cleveland County Sheriff’s detectives believe the trio of 17-year-old boys communicated with the girl through text and instant messages and “manipulated” her into having sex with them.

Two out of the three have been arrested.

Kamarde Huskey, 18, and Destin Miller, 17, have both been charged, said Major Joel Shores with the Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office.

Investigators became aware of the situation after the girl’s sister found “inappropriate” text messages on her phone and showed their mother.

Through the investigation, it was determined that Huskey had been sneaking into the home through a window to have sex with girl, Shores said. Detectives allegedly found his jacket in the girl’s room.

Along with this, she allegedly was invited to the movies by one of the other 17 year old’s and performed a sex act with him, Shores said.

The incidents allegedly happened between Aug. 1-31, 2019, according to Cleveland County Court records.

Huskey, of Shelby, was arrested Wednesday at Burns High School on charges of indecent liberties with a child and statutory rape. He is accused of molesting the girl when he was 17, according to Cleveland County Court records.

In his first appearance in court on Thursday, the teen spoke softly to Cleveland County District Court Judge Jeanette Reeves. Her first question was how old he was.

His family and a man identified as Huskey’s mentor were present. The mentor spoke to Reeves asking for a lower bond. Cleveland County Assistant District Attorney Will Wiseman objected to it, citing that it was a victim’s rights case.

“This is a serious matter,” he said.

The girl is not a relative and goes to a different school, according to information given during first appearance.

Huskey’s mentor described Huskey as a star football player.

“I don’t see how that matters here,” Wiseman said.

Huskey played for Shelby High School this past semester. He just transferred to Burns on Wednesday, according to Huskey.

Reeves did not lower the $100,000 bond set for Huskey but did set a bond hearing for Jan. 23.

Miller also was charged on Wednesday. He is charged with first degree statutory sex offense and indecent liberties with a child.

He too was assigned a $100,000 bond.

This incident is still under investigation. A third arrest is pending, Shores said.

Joyce Orlando can be reached at 704-669-3341 or find her on Twitter @Star_J_Orlando.

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Nearly one year after a college baseball player was shot and killed while trying to buy an iPhone in west Charlotte, two teens charged in his death appeared in court on Thursday.

According to Charlotte-Mecklenburg police, 21-year-old Zachary Finch was shot and killed the afternoon of June 18 in the 2300 block of Farmer Street. Finch was reportedly in the area to buy an upgraded iPhone and used an app where he thought he was meeting a legitimate seller.  But something went wrong, and police believe there was a robbery and Finch was shot, police say. 

Demonte McCain, 17, and Jahzion Wilson, 15, were both charged with murder. Wilson and another 15-year-old were arrested in July and McCain was arrested in October.

RELATED: Third teen charged in June killing of college baseball player 

Wilson entered a not guilty plea in court on Thursday. McCain is expected to appear back in court in two weeks. McCain’s attorney says he has new evidence he needs to review. 

Tara Finch, Zachary’s mother, was upset following the court hearing and was hoping the teens would plead guilty instead of asking for more time. 

“I’m furious,” Zachary’s mother said in a one-on-one interview with WBTV in Oct. 2017. “I want to know who raised these men to be so violent and hateful.”

“You wonder when it will stop. I do not know if there are more or not. God, I would hope not,” Finch’s mother said. “Zachary loved life and these three hateful individuals they didn’t know him and they didn’t give him a chance. I think kids need to think about who they are impacting. It is not one life taken because Zachary was loved by so many people, it is hundreds of lives.”

RELATED: Family of man, killed while buying cell phone, set up GoFundMe for reward money

Finch was a senior at the University of the Cumberlands (UC) in Williamsburg, Ky., and a member of the Patriots baseball team, the University says. 

To honor Finch’s love for baseball, and his position on the University of Cumberlands’ baseball team, many who attended Finch’s funeral wore University of Cumberlands’ baseball t-shirts.

PREVIOUS: Man killed in west Charlotte described as student athlete with ‘infectious’ smile

Through tears, Tara Finch, also thanked CMPD for “staying on this case for this long.”

“I am so sorry I could not have protected him from this violence,” said Finch. “We love him and we miss him, but I am so proud of the man that he was.”

After Finch’s killing, police opened 14 “exchange zones” at QuikTrip convenience stores where people can more safely conduct online transactions. 

Wilson is being tried as an adult.

The name of the second 15-year-old has not been released.

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CHARLOTTE, NC (WBTV) -

Nearly one year after a college baseball player was shot and killed while trying to buy an iPhone in west Charlotte, two teens charged in his death are scheduled to appear in court on Thursday to enter a plea.

According to Charlotte-Mecklenburg police, 21-year-old Zachary Finch was shot and killed the afternoon of June 18 in the 2300 block of Farmer Street. Finch was reportedly in the area to buy an upgraded iPhone and used an app where he thought he was meeting a legitimate seller.  But something went wrong, and police believe there was a robbery and Finch was shot, police say. 

Demonte McCain, 17, and Jahzion Wilson,15, were both charged with murder. Wilson and another 15-year-old were arrested in July and McCain was arrested in October.

RELATED: Third teen charged in June killing of college baseball player 

“I’m furious” said Tara Finch, Zachary’s mother, in a one-on-one interview with WBTV. “I want to know who raised these men to be so violent and hateful.”

“You wonder when it will stop. I do not know if there are more or not. God, I would hope not,” Finch’s mother said. “Zachary loved life and these three hateful individuals they didn’t know him and they didn’t give him a chance. I think kids need to think about who they are impacting. It is not one life taken because Zachary was loved by so many people, it is hundreds of lives.”

RELATED: Family of man, killed while buying cell phone, set up GoFundMe for reward money

Finch was a senior at the University of the Cumberlands (UC) in Williamsburg, Ky., and a member of the Patriots baseball team, the University says. 

To honor Finch’s love for baseball, and his position on the University of Cumberlands’ baseball team, many who attended Finch’s funeral wore University of Cumberlands’ baseball t-shirts.

PREVIOUS: Man killed in west Charlotte described as student athlete with ‘infectious’ smile

Through tears, Tara Finch, also thanked CMPD for “staying on this case for this long.”

“I am so sorry I could not have protected him from this violence,” said Finch. “We love him and we miss him, but I am so proud of the man that he was.”

After Finch’s killing, police opened 14 “exchange zones” at QuikTrip convenience stores where people can more safely conduct online transactions. 

Wilson is being tried as an adult.

The name of the second 15-year-old has not been released.

Copyright 2018 WBTV. All rights reserved.