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12-Year-Old Arrested After Driving Stolen Car 160 Miles Across Washington

The boy led police on a brief chase before being stopped with a PIT maneuver and taken into custody without injuries.

  • A 12-year-old boy stole his grandfather's car in Issaquah, Washington, and drove 161 miles across the state before being apprehended by police.
  • The boy was headed to Moses Lake in Grant County, where he had a connection, according to authorities.
  • Police located the vehicle parked in Moses Lake and initiated a brief pursuit when the boy attempted to flee in the car.
  • The chase ended when deputies used a PIT maneuver to safely stop the vehicle; no injuries were reported, and vehicle damage was minimal.
  • The boy is currently in custody at the Chelan County Juvenile Justice Center on suspicion of possession of a stolen vehicle and felony eluding.
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