Peoria, IL – A reported stolen vehicle incident in Peoria Sunday night ended with a crash and the arrest of a juvenile suspect, according to the Peoria Police Department.
According to police, officers were dispatched at approximately 7:10 p.m. Sunday to the 500 block of East Melbourne Avenue after receiving a report of a stolen vehicle. During the investigation, officers observed the vehicle traveling westbound on Nebraska Avenue from Wisconsin Avenue.
When officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop, the vehicle allegedly fled at a high rate of speed. Due to safety concerns, officers did not pursue the vehicle, police said.
A short time later, officers located the stolen vehicle after it had crashed at the intersection of Nebraska Avenue and Hampton Street. No injuries were reported as a result of the crash.
Police said three individuals exited the vehicle and fled the area on foot. Following a brief foot pursuit, officers apprehended one suspect in the 2100 block of North Street. The suspect was identified as a 16-year-old male.
According to police, the juvenile was arrested for Criminal Trespass to a Vehicle and Resisting a Peace Officer. He was transported to the Juvenile Detention Center. The remaining suspects were not located.
Authorities emphasized that the investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information related to this incident or other violent crimes is encouraged to contact the Peoria Police Department at (309) 673-4521, submit tips anonymously through tip411, or reach Crime Stoppers at (309) 673-9000.
All suspects and arrestees are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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