Stolen vehicle pursuit in Des Moines ends in arrest, firearm recovered

A pursuit involving a stolen vehicle ended safely in Des Moines on Sunday, July 20, 2025 after officers executed a successful Precision Immobilization Technique (PIT) maneuver and took the suspect into custody without injury.

During the pursuit, police said the suspect threw a firearm from the vehicle. The weapon was later recovered by officers.

The suspect, a convicted felon whose name has not yet been released, was booked into jail following the incident.

“Excellent teamwork by our officers helped ensure the safety of the public and the recovery of a dangerous weapon,” the Des Moines Police Department said in a statement…

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