Crime & Safety
Livermore Auto Burglar At-Large
Police tried to chase a fleeing burglar likely tied to smashing car windows, but stopped due to safety concerns.
LIVERMORE, CA — An auto burglary suspect police believe is tied to at least five vehicles with smashed rear windows in the area is at-large, according to the Livermore Police Department.
Just before 4 a.m. Wednesday, a Livermore officer was patrolling the neighborhood near Encino Drive and Laguna Street when he interrupted an auto burglary in progress. The suspect quickly fled in a car, and the officer initiated a pursuit.
The officer followed for several minutes, but decided to end the pursuit due to safety concerns. According to California law, all law enforcement agencies must enact policies for discontinuing high-speed chases to maintain public safety.
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Officers arrived in the area and are actively working leads. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Livermore Police Department at 925-371-4987.
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