Pasadena police arrested three juveniles in a case where a car stolen in Altadena was went on a hit-and-run spree, followed by a police pursuit.
The vehicle — a blue Pontiac — was reported in three hit-and-run collisions during the course of the day. Police received a call on the final collision at about 3:55 PM, on the 800 block of Sunset Avenue.
According to a press release, officers attempted to stop the vehicle in the area of Pasadena Avenue and Walnut street, but it drove away, triggering a pursuit that took place at “slow to moderate speeds” on city streets. With support from a helicopter, the pursuit ended in the area of Pepper Drive and Sunset Avenue. According to the press release, the driver and two passengers fled the vehicle, but were were apprehended.
by Timothy Rutt
The vehicle — a blue Pontiac — was reported in three hit-and-run collisions during the course of the day. Police received a call on the final collision at about 3:55 PM, on the 800 block of Sunset Avenue.
According to a press release, officers attempted to stop the vehicle in the area of Pasadena Avenue and Walnut street, but it drove away, triggering a pursuit that took place at “slow to moderate speeds” on city streets. With support from a helicopter, the pursuit ended in the area of Pepper Drive and Sunset Avenue. According to the press release, the driver and two passengers fled the vehicle, but were were apprehended.