MARION COUNTY, Fla. — Two teenagers are accused of stealing a pizza delivery driver’s car and fleeing deputies who tried to pull them over.
Marion County deputies said there were two pizzas in the backseat when they arrested a 16-year-old and a 17-year-old.
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The teens are accused of stealing the vehicle from a pizza delivery driver who was dropping off pizzas in Gainesville.
Deputies said they located the vehicle in Marion County and attempted to conduct a traffic stop. Investigators said the driver of the vehicle refused to stop, so the deputy initiated a pursuit and, when the driver attempted to get onto I-75 Northbound, the deputy disabled the vehicle by performing a successful P.I.T. maneuver.
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The 16-year-old driver was arrested and charged with grand theft of a motor vehicle, no valid driver’s license, and fleeing to elude a law enforcement officer. The 17-year-old passenger was arrested and charged with grand theft of a motor vehicle.
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