I. DATE OF PRESS RELEASE: March 22, 2012
II. TYPE OF INCIDENT: Arrest for Stolen Vehicle, Evading Law Enforcement in a 1100 block of Saddleview Court Vehicle, and Possession of a Loaded Firearm
III. FACTUAL INFORMATION:
Today, Livermore Police Officers completed an investigation into a vehicle theft and a vehicle pursuit that occurred on 03/16/12 that resulted in the arrest of a juvenile male from Stockton.
On March 16, 2012, approximately 9:51 p.m., LPD received a 911 call from a victim that their vehicle was just stolen while they were inside of the Chevron gas station at 39 E. Vineyard Avenue in Livermore. The victim’s vehicle was left running while they went into the Chevron Station. Officers responded to that Chevron station while additional officers staged near the freeway looking for the stolen vehicle. Officers near the freeway located the vehicle getting the freeway E/B I-580 towards Tracy. Officers attempted to make an enforcement stop and the vehicle failed to yield. A short pursuit took place and ended when the suspect lost control of the vehicle and crashed on the freeway. The suspect fled on foot and was apprehended a short time later hiding in the backyard of a residence on the 1100 block of Saddleview Court. At the time of his arrest, the suspect was found to be in possession of a .40 caliber handgun with a 22 round loaded extended magazine on his person. Livermore Police Officers investigated the case throughout the week attempting to locate the owner of the handgun. The juvenile suspect is a document gang member out of Stockton. He was booked into the Alameda County Juvenile Hall.
The Livermore Police also wants to remind people to avoid leaving the engine running while they intend to enter a business.
IV. LOCATION OF INCIDENT/ARREST:
1100 block of Saddleview Court
V. SUBJECTS ARRESTED/INVOLVED IN INVESTIGATION:
Male Juvenile: Name are being withheld.
