A screen capture of a stolen pickup in a Los Angeles high-speed pursuit from streaming video on Los Angeles ABC affiliate Chanel 7.
Two vehicles stolen in Carson City early Monday morning were the subjects of high-speed pursuits in Los Angeles nearly 11 hours later.
The thefts were reported 2 a.m. by Michael Hohl Motors managers.
“According to dealership representatives, they had informed California authorities directly of the theft and shortly thereafter, the California Highway Patrol had located the vehicles and were pursuing them,” Sheriff Ken Furlong said. “As the California Highway Patrol attempted to stop the two vehicles, both of them sped away in different directions. This resulted in two separate high-speed pursuits on the freeways and through downtown LA neighborhoods.”
Both vehicle pursuits ended without injury to anyone, and the drivers were successfully taken into custody in Los Angeles.
Initial information suggested minor damage to the stolen vehicles and one Highway Patrol vehicle damaged. No other damages or injuries were reported to the Carson City Sheriff’s Office.
The pursuit of one suspect was aired on Los Angeles TV Stations at 12:43 p.m.
The Carson City Sheriff’s Office was notified of the thefts at approximately 10:40 a.m. and patrols immediately responded.
Deputies obtained information from the dealership that once the vehicles were realized stolen, the dealership authorities informed California law enforcement agencies. Both vehicles were quickly located southbound on the I-5 Freeway.
Carson City detectives are investigating this incident. While the suspects have not yet been positively identified, initial reports suggest that the suspects may have been on the Carson City dealership lot on Sunday and may have planned the thefts well before entering the lot.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Sheriff’s Office at 775-887-2067.