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Police have charged a teenager with 36 traffic offences that allegedly occurred across Noosaville, Peregian Beach and Noosa Heads in nine separate incidents from March to May.

On Sunday, May 19, detectives charged the 15-year-old male with nine counts each of dangerous operation of a vehicle, driving without a driver’s licence, unregistered vehicle and drive uninsured.

The arrest follows an investigation launched by Noosa Heads Child Protection Unit into road offences involving young people riding electric bikes throughout Noosa Heads.

It will be alleged detectives located a series of videos uploaded to social media, with the Sunrise Beach teen engaging in dangerous stunts on an electric bike.

He is expected to appear before Maroochydore Children’s Court today.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting or call 131 444.

Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.

Quote this reference number: QP2400829787.

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