LASD Arrest Two in Connection to Vehicle Theft

Deputies from The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Deparment (LASD) arrested two suspects after a short pursuit in Lynwood at approximately 3:30 45 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19. The chase took place near the intersection of Orchard Avenue and Long Beach Boulevard.

"The Lynwood cops team was invovled in the pursit of a stolen vehicle," said Lieutenant Ernie Chavez of the LASD. "Two suspects were taken into custody." 

The chase took approxiamtely 30 seconds, and was put down by a team of 6 squad cars, and a police helicopter. No party was injured during the pursuit, but a deputy's car was damaged. 

"One suspect jumped out, and the driver also jumped and abandoned the vehicle," said Lt. Chavez. "It continued to roll and it struck the a deputy’s car door."

The names of the suspects have yet to be released.

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