Man arrested after pursuit in stolen car, crash and foot chase, Glendale police say
A man in a stolen car led Glendale police on a pursuit through surface streets Thursday afternoon after officers tracked his location using the car’s GPS system, police said.
Police believe that earlier, the suspect broke into cars in a subterranean garage in Hollywood. In one car, he reportedly found keys to a BMW belonging to the owner’s roommate.
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After he discovered that the BMW was parked in the next stall over, he loaded it with things he’d stolen and drove off, according to Glendale Police Sgt. Robert William.
Los Angeles police tracked the car on Thursday to the 200 block of North Central Avenue and notified Glendale police.
Officers attempted to stop him just before 1 p.m., but he fled, leading police on a short pursuit through surface streets before crashing into a parked car and an electrical post near Doran and Louise streets, William said.
Police reportedly chased him on foot before arresting him on suspicion of several charges. An officer was injured during the chase, though details on his injuries were not available.
