TEN boys aged from eight to 13 years old were taken into custody after a stolen vehicle pursuit in Newman.

Police said about 10.30pm last night, officers received information that a stolen Landcruiser ute was spotted in the Newman area.

Officers found the vehicle and deployed at tyre deflation device on Great Northern Highway, which deflated the front two tyres of the vehicle.

Police said the driver pulled onto the side of the road and the occupants ran into bushland.

Officers searched the area and found 10 boys, aged from eight to 13 years old. They were taken into custody and later released into the care of family.

Police said inquiries were continuing.