Detroit police arrest 3 teens who stole running car after owner chases them

DETROIT (FOX 2) – Three teenagers had been arrested Saturday after stealing a automotive and crashing on Detroit’s west facet.

The incident unfolded within the space of Evergreen and seven Mile at round 1 p.m.

The three teenagers had been driving a stolen inexperienced Dodge Charger Scat Pack, police stated. They then pulled as much as a driveway with a working automotive that had its keys inside it.

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One suspect hopped out of the Dodge Charger and stole the working Chevy Cruze The sufferer, who had his automotive stolen, went into his different automotive and chased the suspects down, police stated.

“The charger was stolen, however at present there was a non-public citizen chasing them. The non-public citizen was at house when a inexperienced Charger pulled as much as his residence and stole a automotive that was working within the driveway,” stated Detroit Police Captain Brian Bowzer.

The suspects within the Dodge Charger crashed whereas fleeing away from the proprietor. They suffered minor accidents. Police additionally recovered the Chevy Cruz, however the suspect that stole it’s nonetheless on the run.

Police are urging individuals to name 911 and never chase down automotive thefts. 

“Don’t take police motion at your individual arms. When you’re a non-public citizen, this might have ended actually dangerous at present,” stated Bowzer.