Two boys have been charged following a traffic crash involving an allegedly stolen car in Upper Coomera last night.
Around 7.05pm, police were advised two boys had allegedly fled the scene of a single vehicle traffic crash on Antler Street.
Police suspected the crashed car had been stolen from Logan earlier in the night.
The Gold Coast dog squad attended and commenced tracking the two boys, before subsequently locating them in Grammar Street a short time later.
While attempting to take one of the boys into custody, he allegedly failed to comply with five verbal warnings to stop.
As he continued to run from police, he allegedly struck Police Dog Hondo on his head, and pulled his ears.
He was apprehended by the police dog shortly after.
The boy received medical treatment for minor stomach and back injuries before being released back into police custody.
PD Hondo was not seriously injured during the incident.
A 16-year-old Beenleigh boy has been charged with unlawful use of a motor vehicle, driving a motor vehicle without a licence, obstruct police and assaulting a police dog.
A 16-year-old Kingston boy has been charged with one count each of unlawful use of a motor vehicle and obstruct police.
They will be dealt with under the provision of the Youth Justice Act.
Anyone with information which could assist with this matter should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestoppers.com.au 24hrs a day.
Crime Stoppers is a registered charity and community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service.
For all non-urgent police reporting or general police inquiries contact Policelink on 131 444 or Policelink.qld.gov.au 24hrs a day.