On Saturday, April 9th at approximately 3:10am, deputies received a call for service in which a LAPD officer had witnessed the theft of a catalytic converter and maintained observation of the suspects’ vehicle.
SCV deputies located the vehicle and attempted to conduct a traffic stop, however the suspected vehicle proceeded to flee, leading to a brief pursuit. Due to the suspected vehicle’s erratic driving, the pursuit was quickly terminated.
Upon termination of the pursuit, less than a minute later, deputies were requested for assistance by an officer with Burbank PD who was in the area and had observed a reported stolen vehicle, unrelated to the previous incident.
SCV Deputies responded to assist the Burbank officer, however while doing so, a traffic collision occurred on Lyons Avenue and the 5 Freeway in Newhall involving an SCV deputy and the suspects from the previous theft. The suspects were still within the area for unknown reasons at this time.
Two male adults were detained on scene. A third male adult attempted to flee, however was located a short period later. All three suspects were transported to a local hospital for medical evaluation, two of which sustained moderate injuries. As a precaution, the deputy was transported as well.
Several catalytic converters were recovered from the suspects’ vehicle, as well as tools commonly used for theft. The investigation remains ongoing, however we are happy to report our deputy is doing fine and has since been released from the hospital. Anyone who may have witnessed the collision is asked to contact the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station at 661-260-4000.
Sent by: Natalie Arriaga, Public Information Officer
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LASD - Santa Clarita Valley Station, Los Angeles County Sheriff
26201 Golden Valley Road
Santa Clarita, CA 91350
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 661-260-4000
