Suspect clinging to truck door and officer reaches during LAPD chase with sunset on Ocean Park

LAPD Pursues Stolen Box Truck in Santa Monica After 11:36 AM Call

An LAPD chase began Friday afternoon as officers pursued a stolen box truck in Santa Monica.

Incident Details

The first call was received at 11:36 a.m. at Stoner Avenue near Gateway Boulevard off the 10 Freeway, according to the department.

Suspect Information

Police identified a single male suspect inside the vehicle.

Video Evidence

Cellphone footage from Ocean Avenue near Montana Avenue shows several police SUVs following the truck.

Updates

The story remains developing; further updates will be provided as they become available.

Key Takeaways

  • Incident started at 11:36 a.m. in Santa Monica.
  • One male suspect was inside the stolen box truck.
  • Police SUVs tracked the vehicle from Ocean Ave.
Male passenger leaning in stolen box truck with police lights flashing behind during pursuit and door ajar

LAPD officers continue to pursue the suspect, and authorities urge anyone with additional information to contact the department.

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