Suspected car thief nabbed in Detroit after crash; police pursuit started in Southfield

A police pursuit of a driver in a stolen automobile that started early Friday morning in Southfield led to Detroit with the arrest of a 19-year-old Warren man, officers mentioned.

In line with Southfield police, the incident occurred round 3:30 a.m. when a Southfield patrol noticed a 2021 Dodge Challenger close to Eight Mile Street and Northland Drive that had been reported stolen simply half-hour earlier. When the officer tried to sign a cease, the driving force fled and the police started a pursuit. Southfield officers ended the chase at Lahser and Bennett streets in Detroit, and the suspect then crashed right into a 2010 Toyota Corolla on the intersection of Lahser Street and Grand River Avenue, police mentioned.

The driving force of the Corolla, a 25-year-old man, was extricated from the automobile by a Detroit Hearth Division crew and transported to an area hospital in essential situation, police mentioned. There have been no different occupants within the Corolla.

The suspect then exited the Challenger and fled on foot, however was apprehended by Detroit cops a short while later and brought into custody. He was transported to an space hospital for minor accidents and launched to Detroit police for felony expenses in that jurisdiction.

In Oakland County, Southfield police are searching for expenses of motorized vehicle theft, fleeing and eluding, utilizing a tool to steal a motorized vehicle and carrying a hid weapon.

Southfield police mentioned quite a few 9mm rounds and a Glock 19 loaded with an prolonged journal had been discovered on the bottom close to the stolen Challenger. Contained in the automobile was an AutoProPad, which was typically used to steal automobiles, police mentioned.

Anybody with extra details about the incident is requested to contact Southfield Police at 248-796-5500 and seek advice from case quantity 24-36003. To stay nameless, name 1-800-SPEAK-UP.

Further particulars are anticipated to be revealed at a press convention on Monday, November 3.