Three teenagers are assisting police with inquiries after a vehicle was allegedly pursued for a short distance, before travelling from the Lake Macquarie area to Woy Woy today.

About 1.30pm (Monday 5 January 2015), officers attached to Lake Macquarie Local Area Command attempted to stop a white Toyota Corolla sedan in the local area.

A short pursuit ensued; however was terminated a short time later.

Following a number of sightings throughout Tuggerah Lakes and Brisbane Water Local Area Commands, about 3.35pm, the vehicle stopped in the driveway of a home in Woy Woy.

A brief foot pursuit ended on Terry Avenue, where three teenage boys – two aged 16 years and one 15 years – were arrested.

They are currently assisting police at Gosford Police Station.

Police investigations continue and anyone with information is urged to come forward and contact Crime Stoppers.