During the early hours of Independence Day, a high-speed chase unfolded in the streets of Apple Valley, resulting in the arrest of a 15-year-old suspect. The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department received a call around 3:01 am from a resident on Tecumseh Road, reporting the theft of two vehicles. According to the SBSD - Apple Valley Police Department, after locating the stolen vehicles, deputies saw the suspects switch to a green Kia Soul and initiated a pursuit that reached speeds upwards of 90 mph.
The chase, which lasted approximately 11 minutes, came to a halt thanks to the successful use of spike strips. Both occupants fled the vehicle, but the 15-year-old driver was promptly apprehended. He was transported to the High Desert Juvenile Detention Center, standing accused of vehicle theft and failure to yield, as stated in the press release.
The investigation is ongoing, and the Apple Valley Sheriff's Department urges anyone with information to reach out to Deputy Ray at (760) 240-7400 or to contact Sheriff's Dispatch at (760) 956-5001. For those opting to remain anonymous, the We-Tip Hotline is available at 1-800-78CRIME, and information can be submitted on their website, www.wetip.com.
