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Auto theft arrest

May 6, 2008

TYPE OF INCIDENT: Auto theft arrest


DATE AND TIME OCCURRED: May 6, 2008 @ approx.5:00 pm


LOCATION OF OCCURRENCE: Camden and Avocado


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RESUME OF INCIDENT: An ECPD patrol sergeant spotted a stolen Honda Prelude in the area of Lincoln and Lexington. He lost sight of the stolen Honda and officers began to search the area. A second officer spotted the stolen Honda, but before the officer could initiate a traffic stop, the driver of the stolen Honda sped off. The officer followed and attempted to catch up to the stolen Honda just as the driver ran through the stop sign at e/b Camden @ Avocado striking a Toyota Camry that was s/b on Avocado. The adult male driver of the stolen Honda sustained a laceration to his head. His adult female passenger had a complaint of pain. The driver of the Camry sustained a minor laceration to his right cheek. The driver was arrested for auto theft. All parties were taken to area hospitals for treatment.


PREPARED BY: Lt. Jim Redman
DIVISION: Patrol
DATE AND TIME: May 6, 2008
REVIEWED BY: Sgt. F. Sue

Pat Sprecco, Chief Of Police