DES MOINES, Iowa — Officers with the Des Moines Police Department took a juvenile into custody early Monday following a pursuit that ended in a PIT maneuver.
Sgt. Paul Parizek, Public Information Officer for the DMPD, said officers began chasing a stolen vehicle around 1:00 a.m. at MLK Jr. Parkway and Douglas Avenue. The chase continued onto Madison Avenue, then made its way back to MLK Jr. Parkway, where the driver went southbound until reaching Urbandale Avenue. That’s where a PIT maneuver was successful in stopping the vehicle.
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The driver, a juvenile male, was taken into custody. Sgt. Parizek said he has been charged with second-degree theft, eluding, and traffic violations.
Police have not released the juvenile’s name…