Crime & Safety
Stolen Vehicle Suspect Arrested After Chase In Laguna
The man apparently led multiple police agencies on an on-foot pursuit through the Laguna Beach County Water District Wednesday.
LAGUNA BEACH, CA — A man was arrested in Laguna Beach after he stole a car and evaded police, the Laguna Beach Police Department said Wednesday.
Police officers were dispatched to the downtown area at 6:25 p.m. after a vehicle that had been reported stolen was stopped at the Wells Fargo on 260 Ocean Avenue.
The man ran from officers and then jumped a fence into the Laguna Beach County Water District, where several agencies including the Newport Beach Police Department and Orange County Sheriff's Department gathered to track him down.
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He was ultimately arrested and is currently in custody. His identity was not immediately available.
The incident prompted authorities to issue a safety advisory to avoid the downtown area Wednesday evening.
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No further information was immediately available.
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