Update: High-Speed Chase Involved 5 Teens In Stolen Car - Cops

JOLIET, IL — A 14-year-old armed with a pistol bailed out of a stolen car during Wednesday afternoon’s high-speed chase, police said.

The teen was caught on foot shortly after he jumped out of the moving car, police said, and the 17-year-old driver later made a run for it when he crashed into the back of a Grand Prix stopped for a red light near the corner of Chicago and Clinton streets.

The driver was also apprehended.

An 18-year-old passenger and two juveniles remained in the car after the driver ran off, police said. One of the juveniles was taken into custody on an unrelated case. The 18-year-old was also reportedly wanted and taken to the Will County jail.

The other juvenile was released without charge.

The five teens were riding in a 2000 Subaru Impreza that was reported stolen about 6 a.m. Wednesday, police said. The owner of the stolen car went looking for his vehicle, spotted it near the corner of Cass and Collins street and started following it.

He called the law and met with officers near the corner of Benton Street and Parks Avenue. While the owner was speaking with the officers, the stolen car passed by, police said.

During the ensuing pursuit, the 14-year-old jumped out of the vehicle and the Impreza crashed into the Grand Prix stopped at the light about 2 p.m., police said.

The driver of the Grand Prix was taken to Presence St. Joseph Medical Center.