Juvenile Carjacking Arrests in Tacoma

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  Three juveniles were arrested on August 29“Three juveniles fled on foot. Deputies quickly located and took all three into custody.”
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  A high-speed chase involving a stolen BMW SUV occurred in TacomaNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The vehicle was reported stolen at gunpoint“a white BMW SUV had recently been stolen at gunpoint in Tacoma and that its occupants were reportedly involved in a crime spree throughout the night.”
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  The vehicle was traveling over 100 mph“The BMW continued southbound on Pacific Ave. S. at speeds exceeding 100 mph, creating a significant danger to other motorists and the public.”
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  The vehicle was weaving through traffic“The BMW appeared to be traveling alongside or racing another dark-colored vehicle, which was also heading southbound.”
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  Deputies pursued and stopped the vehicle“Deputies spotted the vehicle as they arrived in the area, and a pursuit was initiated.”
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  The BMW swerved into a ditch“The BMW continued southbound on Pacific Ave. S. at speeds exceeding 100 mph, creating a significant danger to other motorists and the public. During the pursuit, the vehicle swerved into a ditch before quickly recovering, ultimately losing two tires.”
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  The BMW lost two tires“The BMW continued southbound on Pacific Ave. S. at speeds exceeding 100 mph, creating a significant danger to other motorists and the public. During the pursuit, the vehicle swerved into a ditch before quickly recovering, ultimately losing two tires. The disabled vehicle came to a stop, and three juveniles fled on foot.”
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  The BMW was left running“The BMW was left running and abandoned in the roadway.”
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  Two firearms were visible inside the BMW“Two firearms were visible in plain view, one on the driver’s side and another on the passenger’s side.”
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  The driver was a 14-year-old male“The driver was identified as a 14-year-old male, with passengers who were 14 and 16-years-old.”
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  The passengers were aged 14 and 16“The driver was identified as a 14-year-old male, with passengers who were 14 and 16-years-old.”
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  All three were booked into custody for involvement in a crime spreeNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office noted the vehicle was connected to multiple car prowls“dispatch advised deputies that a white BMW reported traveling southbound on Pacific Ave. S. may be connected to several car prowls involving firearms and possible juveniles.”
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  The vehicle was connected to firearms involvement“Two firearms were visible in plain view, one on the driver’s side and another on the passenger’s side.”
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  Deputies recovered the firearms during the stopNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.