Citrus Heights Man Leads Deputies on Chase in Stolen Car

A suspected car thief led Sacramento County Sheriff's Department deputies on a stolen car chase across three communities Wednesday afternoon, Sheriff's Sgt. Jason Ramos said.

The would-be thief was seen by witnesses in Citrus Heights and Fair Oaks, being chased by a number of Sheriff's squad cars, according to two Patch informants and later corroborated by Ramos.

According to Ramos, the suspect, whose identity is pending his booking, was later observed by deputies driving the stolen 2006 Ford pick-up in the Sun River area on Cedar River Ct. with two passengers.

Upon his discovery, the 29-year-old Citrus Height suspect ditched the stolen vehicle, leaving his two female passengers, Ramos said.

After a brief foot chase, the man was apprehended by K-9 units around 12:30 on Pit River Ct., where he was transported for medical treatment following being bit by the K-9, Ramos said.

Ramos said once the man is cleared he will be booked on charges of grand theft auto at Sacramento County's Main Jail.