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K9 Unit Apprehends Suspect After Vehicle Pursuit

Saturday, July 25, 2026

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On July 22 at 1:50 a.m., Pierce County deputies pursued a vehicle without license plates near 72nd St. E and 9th Ave. Ct. E in unincorporated Tacoma. The driver fled, leading to a chase that ended when the suspect exited the moving vehicle, losing a shoe, and ran through backyards. K9 Clark tracked the suspect to a trailer where he was found hiding. The suspect, a 19-year-old, was booked into Pierce County Jail on multiple charges including felony eluding and possession of a stolen vehicle. The incident highlights ongoing efforts to combat auto theft, as the vehicle was confirmed stolen hours earlier. Pierce County Sheriff's Office notes this case as part of their focus on vehicle theft prevention, especially during National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month in July. The suspect was evaluated by fire personnel for injuries sustained during apprehension.

📄 Source: Pierce County Sheriff — Blotter — https://blog.piercecountywa.gov/pcsdblotter/

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On July 22 at 1:50 a.m., Pierce County deputies pursued a vehicle without license plates“Early on July 22 at 1:50 a.m., a deputy attempted to stop a vehicle with no license plates near 72nd St. E and 9th Ave. Ct. E in unincorporated Tacoma. Instead of stopping, the driver sped away, leading deputies on a pursuit.”
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The pursuit occurred near 72nd St. E and 9th Ave. Ct. E in unincorporated Tacoma“Early on July 22 at 1:50 a.m., a deputy attempted to stop a vehicle with no license plates near 72nd St. E and 9th Ave. Ct. E in unincorporated Tacoma.”
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The driver fled during the pursuit“The pursuit ended in the 7100 block of Roosevelt Ave. when the driver bailed out of the still-moving vehicle, losing a shoe along the way, and fled on foot, jumping multiple fences and running through neighborhood backyards in an attempt to escape.”
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The chase ended when the suspect exited the moving vehicle“The pursuit ended in the 7100 block of Roosevelt Ave. when the driver bailed out of the still-moving vehicle, losing a shoe along the way, and fled on foot, jumping multiple fences and running through neighborhood backyards in an attempt to escape.”
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The suspect lost a shoe during the chase“Suspecting the vehicle was stolen, deputies continued following the suspect. The pursuit ended in the 7100 block of Roosevelt Ave. when the driver bailed out of the still-moving vehicle, losing a shoe along the way, and fled on foot, jumping multiple fences and running through neighborhood backyards in an attempt to escape.”
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The suspect ran through backyards during the chase“Suspecting the vehicle was stolen, deputies continued following the suspect. The pursuit ended in the 7100 block of Roosevelt Ave. when the driver bailed out of the still-moving vehicle, losing a shoe along the way, and fled on foot, jumping multiple fences and running through neighborhood backyards in an attempt to escape.”
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K9 Clark tracked the suspect to a trailer“Clark quickly picked up the suspect’s scent and tracked through several backyards, showing clear indications he was closing in. The track ended when Clark located the suspect hiding inside an enclosed trailer in the backyard of a nearby residence.”
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The suspect was found hiding in the trailer“The track ended when Clark located the suspect hiding inside an enclosed trailer in the backyard of a nearby residence.”
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The suspect is a 19-year-old“The 19-year-old suspect was evaluated by fire personnel for injuries sustained during the apprehension before being booked into the Pierce County Jail on charges including: • Felony Eluding • Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle • Driving with a Suspended License • Resisting Arrest • Obstructing a Law Enforcement Officer • Unlawfully Making and Possessing Motor Vehicle Theft Tools”
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The suspect was booked into Pierce County Jail on multiple charges“The 19-year-old suspect was evaluated by fire personnel for injuries sustained during the apprehension before being booked into the Pierce County Jail on charges including: • Felony Eluding • Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle • Driving with a Suspended License • Resisting Arrest • Obstructing a Law Enforcement Officer • Unlawfully Making and Possessing Motor Vehicle Theft Tools ”
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The suspect was charged with felony eluding“The 19-year-old suspect was evaluated by fire personnel for injuries sustained during the apprehension before being booked into the Pierce County Jail on charges including: • Felony Eluding • Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle • Driving with a Suspended License • Resisting Arrest • Obstructing a Law Enforcement Officer • Unlawfully Making and Possessing Motor Vehicle Theft Tools ”
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The suspect was charged with possession of a stolen vehicle“The 19-year-old suspect was evaluated by fire personnel for injuries sustained during the apprehension before being booked into the Pierce County Jail on charges including: • Felony Eluding • Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle • Driving with a Suspended License • Resisting Arrest • Obstructing a Law Enforcement Officer • Unlawfully Making and Possessing Motor Vehicle Theft Tools ”
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The vehicle was confirmed stolen hours earlier“deputies confirmed the vehicle had freshly been stolen just hours earlier.”
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The incident is part of Pierce County Sheriff's Office efforts to combat auto theftNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The case is part of their focus on vehicle theft preventionNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The case is part of National Vehicle Theft Prevention Month in JulyNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The suspect was evaluated by fire personnel for injuries sustained during apprehension“The 19-year-old suspect was evaluated by fire personnel for injuries sustained during the apprehension before being booked into the Pierce County Jail on charges including: • Felony Eluding • Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle • Driving with a Suspended License • Resisting Arrest • Obstructing a Law Enforcement Officer • Unlawfully Making and Possessing Motor Vehicle Theft Tools Great work by the deputies and K9 Clark for safely bringing this pursuit to a successful conclusion.”