California police officers arrested a 12-year-old boy, who is accused of stealing his parents’ truck, following a high-speed pursuit.
Deputies from Sacramento County responded to a call on Monday shortly before 7:00 a.m. regarding a young boy who took his parents’ car on a joyride to his school on Caymus Drive. He reportedly knocked over several traffic cones on the way before driving away to avoid apprehension.
California Police Arrest 12-Year-Old Boy
When the suspect refused to stop for sheriff’s deputies, they were forced to engage in a chase of the stolen car driven by the 12-year-old. Authorities pursued the vehicle throughout the surrounding neighborhood at speeds of up to 70 mph.
The short chase quickly ended after the minor crashed the truck into a patrol car and a parked vehicle. The department shared images of the incident, which showed a Ford pickup with significant damage to the front driver’s side and a flat tire, according to the Los Angeles Times…