Two teens were arrested after a foot chase through suburban Brisbane ended with one of them jumping a fence into a well appointed patio of cactus plants.
Queensland police alleged the two boys had committed "multiple offences" between March 28 and 30 across the city's south.
At around 2.30pm the duo were spotted in Marsden, prompting a foot chase.
One of the boys, aged 17, jumped over a nearby fence in an attempt to get away from police.
He landed on a cactus, sustaining minor injuries from the barbs.
Bodycam footage shared by police showed the moment he was handcuffed. One of the officers could be heard saying there were "at least" 30 spines stuck in his legs.
Queensland police also alleged that, during the chase, a bag containing keys for 10 vehicles and a small amount of cannabis was tossed aside by the alleged offender.
The other teen, aged 16, allegedly ran into a nearby property during his attempted escape, but was arrested shortly after with the help of a resident.
The 17-year-old was charged with 11 counts of attempted enter dwelling and commit and one count each of enter dwelling and commit, unlawful use of a motor vehicle, possessing dangerous drugs, unlawful possession of suspected stolen property and wilful damage.
He was remanded in custody and was due to appear in the Brisbane Children's Court on May 11.
The 16-year-old was charged with 11 counts of attempted enter dwelling and commit, and one count each of enter dwelling and commit, and unlawful use of a motor vehicle.
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