Two male suspects fled on foot
By Daily Press Staff
WEST LA — A 16-year-old wanted in connection with a robbery in the 1000 block of Idaho Avenue was arrested Wednesday following a brief car chase through the streets of Santa Monica, police said.
A second suspect, described as a white male, 5 feet, 11 inches tall with a medium build and short to medium dark hair, was able to able to flee from police. Officers were searching for the suspect Thursday.
SMPD officers received a call around 9:30 p.m. from a woman who said she was robbed after she pulled into her carport. The victim told police that she was approached by the juvenile, who demanded money. The suspect then fled on foot after taking the woman’s purse, police said.
The victim was able to provide a description of the suspect and the suspect’s vehicle.
An officer patrolling the Santa Monica Freeway spotted the suspect’s vehicle and began to follow him. An item was tossed out of the vehicle, which, in an effort to evade the officer, was being driven in the emergency lane of the freeway, police said.
The vehicle left the freeway at the Centinela Avenue exit. A brief pursuit ensued as the suspects drove through various streets in Santa Monica before ending in the 1400 block of Wellesley Avenue in West Los Angeles when the diver pulled over. Both the driver and the passenger fled on foot.
A perimeter was established and through the use of a K-9 Unit and a Los Angeles Police Department helicopter, the 16-year-old was located and arrested. ■Anyone having information regarding the incident is encouraged to contact the Santa Monica Police Department at (310) 458-8491, or Sgt. Gary Herman or Detective Sal Lucio at (310) 458-8451. Callers who wish to provide anonymous information also may call the We- Tip national hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463). Callers with information that leads to an arrest and conviction become eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on December 29, 2006. Read the original PDF.