HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity of Atascadero Police Department News Release - STOLEN VEHICLE PURSUITNews from the:
Atascadero City Police Department
5505 El Camino Real
Atascadero, CA 93422
(805) 461-5051
Immediate Release: May 14, 2019
Contact: Lieutenant Jason Carr Atascadero Police Department, 470-3228
STOLEN VEHICLE PURSUIT
Approximately 1:19 this afternoon, Patrol Officers were dispatched to the area of Chalk
Mountain Liquor regarding a suspicious person. A white male adult with a Dodger jersey was
seen removing a license plate to a pickup truck. The suspect removed the entire front license
plate and partially removed the rear plate. A bystander was able to provide the license plate to
APD Dispatch and they were able to run the license plate provided.
It was found to belong to a stolen vehicle out of Buellton. Officers responded to the area and
located the vehicle on El Camino Real and Hwy 41. Officers initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle
and a short vehicle pursuit ensued. The suspect vehicle traveled on Lewis Ave. near the
Atascadero Middle School and subsequently crashed into a tree. The suspect fled on foot into the
creek bed by the Lewis Bridge. Officers established a perimeter and additional resources from
the SLO Sheriff Canine Unit, as well as the Highway Patrol helicopter. A search of the creek bed
with the use of the K9 located the suspect and he was taken into custody without incident.
At this time, the suspect is refusing to identify himself. With an overabundance of caution, a
Shelter-in-place was activated at the Atascadero Middle School during this timeframe.