Las Vegas police are on the hunt for a carjacking suspect who crashed a stolen vehicle at Oakey Boulevard and Eastern Avenue early Monday, then ditched the wreck and took off on foot. The other driver escaped with only minor injuries as officers combed the east valley for the runaway driver.
According to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Metro officers discovered the crash at about 5:10 a.m. and say the suspect bolted from the scene right after the collision. Investigators are now working to figure out who was behind the wheel and are looking for witnesses or nearby video that might have caught the getaway.
FOX5 Las Vegas reports the vehicle involved had been reported stolen and that the other driver suffered minor injuries. Metro told FOX5 the investigation is still active and that no arrests had been made as of early Monday.
Police response and policing tools
Local coverage has pointed out that Metro has recently leaned on newer tactics to shut down dangerous pursuits, including a device called the Grappler that can physically snag and disable fleeing cars in high-risk situations. documented one recent deployment of the tool, which officials say helps end vehicle chases while lowering the risk to both officers and the public.
What investigators are watching
Authorities have not released specifics about what the suspect looks like or where they ran after the crash, and detectives say the investigation is ongoing. No arrests have been announced and investigators have not yet provided a suspect description. This story will be updated as officials release more details.
