ST. LOUIS — A teenager was detained by officers after running from a stolen Ford Mustang that was crashed during a police pursuit Saturday afternoon, according to a brief report from the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department.
The Mustang was stolen at gunpoint in the 900 block of S Grand Boulevard— the portion of S Grand north of Chouteau Avenue and south of Papin Street.
The car's owner, a 28-year-old man, told police he was meeting someone he only knew by nickname to sell his car.
"While discussing the possible sale, the subject produced a firearm and stole the Mustang," the SLMPD report said.
Officers with SLMPD's 4th District responded to the carjacking call at 11:45 a.m.
Less than an hour later, officers with SLMPD's 5th District spotted the stolen 2013 Ford and tried to pull it over.
"The Mustang fled, and a pursuit was initiated," the written report from police said. "The pursuit ended when the Mustang crashed in the 5300 block of Terry."
Three people ran from the car after it crashed. The teenager was taken into custody with the help of a K9 officer after a footchase.
"The other two individuals made good their escape," police said. "The 16-year-old was conveyed to an area hospital for treatment of injuries sustained during the crash and apprehension."
Police have not yet shared the details of the police chase. The report did not include where the pursuit began, what route it took, how many officers were involved, and what caused the crash.
More information may be forthcoming further into the investigation. This story will be updated with the latest information as it becomes available.
As officers continue investigating, people with information about the crime can help by submitting an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers at stlrcs.com, by calling 1.866.371.8477 (TIPS).
