Juvenile Arrested After Police Find Stolen Car Near Leavenworth

A juvenile suspect was arrested early Monday after allegedly stealing a vehicle in Snohomish County and driving it to Chelan County. The Chelan County Sheriff's Office received reports of the stolen car spotted near Leavenworth around 5:15 a. m. Deputies located the vehicle and attempted a stop, but the driver fled westbound on U. S.

Highway 2. Authorities established a containment perimeter and deployed a drone, which led to the discovery of the suspects who had abandoned the vehicle. The driver was arrested on suspicion of possession of a stolen vehicle and attempting to elude law enforcement, while the passenger was unaware of the theft and was taken to a crisis center. The incident highlights ongoing issues with juvenile crime in the region. Law enforcement is evaluating their response strategies to prevent such thefts in the future.

These efforts are critical as communities work to address rising youth-related crime rates.