14-Year-Old Car Thief Jumps Out Of Moving Car During Police Chase: Cops

LIVERMORE, CA — A 14-year-old driver and his 15-year-old passenger jumped out of an allegedly stolen car still moving, causing it to crash into a nearby apartment building, according to the Livermore Police Department.

Police said that this marks the second time in five days that the same 14-year-old fled police in a stolen vehicle.

On Tuesday just after 1 a.m., Livermore police located a car traveling eastbound on I-580 near El Charro Road that matched description of a vehicle recently reported stolen, the department said in a news release.

Officers followed the vehicle as it exited the freeway, and attempted a stop near Jack London Boulevard and Murrieta Boulevard. The driver did not yield, and a pursuit began. Police said the car drove at up to twice the posted limit, and ran stop signs.

Officers briefly lost sight of the vehicle, but later located it at Leahy Square Apartments at 3203 Leahy Way. When they approached, the 14-year-old driver and 15-year-old passenger reportedly jumped out of the moving car, which then rolled into the side of an apartment building and caused roughly $5,000 in damage.

Both were quickly detained. Officers confirmed that the vehicle had been reported stolen the previous day. The two teens were arrested on multiple charges, including possession of a stolen vehicle, evading a police officer, disregard for public safety, and vandalism/property damage.

Patch has reached out to the Livermore Police Department for further information.

Livermore has recently seen a string of juvenile crimes, including a group of 12 to 15-year-olds accused of taking part in 49 car burglaries in Livermore back in June.

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