MILWAUKEE - A 2019 Hyundai Tucson, which was reported stolen in Bay View on March 30, was involved in police pursuit around 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 31, according to police.
Officers spotted the vehicle near S. 35th Street and W. Greenfield Avenue and attempted a traffic stop, however, the driver disregarded police and took off driving in a reckless manner at a high rate of speed, running several traffic signals. The driver then struck an occupied vehicle which caused the vehicle to also strike several unoccupied vehicles.
Vehicle involved in pursuit
A 17-year-old female and a 15-year-old male fled from the stolen vehicle but were taken into custody after a brief foot chase.
There were no reported injuries on the scene.
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