Stolen Lexus recovered in Martin County; two suspects behind bars after attempted escape

STUART, Fla. (CBS12) — Two men are behind bars after the Martin County Sheriff’s Office caught them driving a vehicle reported stolen out of Daytona.

On Friday, deputies and detectives from the Martin County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) were notified about a stolen 2015 black Lexus sedan traveling on I-95 in Martin County. MCSO says that once detectives identified the vehicle, deputies initiated a traffic stop.

Initially, the driver pulled onto the shoulder, appearing to comply — but then accelerated in an attempt to flee from law enforcement…

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