QUICK SUMMARY
A 14-year-old boy was arrested in Kent, Washington, for joyriding in a stolen Hyundai Elantra with two 12-year-old girls. The driver evaded police before his tire began to smoke, leading to his apprehension. The girls were released to their families.
A 14-year-old boy was arrested in Kent, Washington, after taking a stolen Hyundai Elantra for a joyride with two 12-year-old girls. The incident unfolded around 9:30 p.m. when a police officer spotted the vehicle, which had been reported stolen from Auburn. Instead of complying with the officer's request to pull over, the driver fled, navigating through the neighborhood and nearly colliding with another police vehicle. The chase ended when the car's tire began to smoke, prompting the driver to stop. The boy was taken into custody and charged with possession of a stolen vehicle and eluding police, and he was booked into King County Juvenile Detention Center. The two girls, one from Kent and one from Auburn, were not charged and were released to their families. This incident highlights ongoing concerns about juvenile crime and vehicle theft in the area. Local authorities are likely to continue monitoring such activities to prevent future incidents.