Tacoma Carjacking Suspects Arrested After High-Speed Chase

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  Pierce County deputies arrested two juveniles on August 29No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The arrest followed a high-speed chase involving a stolen BMW SUV on Pacific Ave. S“On August 29 at approximately 7:30 a.m., one of our deputies observed a white BMW SUV traveling southbound on Pacific Ave. S. at a high rate of speed while weaving in and out of traffic. The BMW appeared to be traveling alongside or racing another dark-colored vehicle, which was also heading southbound. Around the same time, 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. Deputies were also advised that 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. Based on the information available, the deputy had reasonable suspicion that the BMW was involved in the reported crimes, and a pursuit was initiated. 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 vehic”
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  The vehicle was reported stolen at gunpoint in Tacoma“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 linked to a crime spree involving firearms according to the sheriff's blotter“Deputies were also advised that 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 chase lasted southbound on Pacific Ave. S at speeds 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 chase ended when deputies stopped the vehicleNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The incident occurred at approximately 7:30 a.m. on August 29“On August 29 at approximately 7:30 a.m., one of our deputies observed a white BMW SUV traveling southbound on Pacific Ave. S. at a high rate of speed while weaving in and out of traffic.”
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  Deputies had reasonable suspicion the BMW was connected to recent car prowls“Deputies were also advised that 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. Based on the information available, the deputy had reasonable suspicion that the BMW was involved in the reported crimes, and a pursuit was initiated.”
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  Deputies had reasonable suspicion the BMW was connected to a reported carjacking“Deputies were also advised that 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. Based on the information available, the deputy had reasonable suspicion that the BMW was involved in the reported crimes, and a pursuit was initiated.”
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  The suspects were taken into custody for suspected involvement in the crime spreeNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The sheriff's office has not released further details about the juvenilesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The sheriff's office has not released further details about the juveniles' chargesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.