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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  
 
 
BUSINESS NAME:  
 
 
SUSPECT:  
 
 
SUSPECT DESCRIPTION:  
 
 
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