http://www.kgw.com/news/local/Tagge...g-police-on-chase-in-stolen-cab-98958709.html
by David Krough
kgw.com
Posted on July 21, 2010 at 1:54 PM
PORTLAND, Ore. -- A vandalism suspect that took off in a stolen taxicab in Northwest Portland was arrested after a police chase Wednesday.
Just before 4 a.m. a security guard told police he was chasing a suspected tagger who had just stolen a cab. Investigators said he took it from the driver by force. Minutes later, officers spotted the cab in Northwest Portland.
Police stopped the chase and the cab crashed into an onramp near the Steel Bridge and the man took off on foot.
Officers soon found 21-year-old Samuel Lehtinen near NW 5th Ave. and Glisan.
He was arrested for attempting to elude by vehicle and on foot, failing to perform the duties of a driver, reckless driving, robbery and unauthorized use of motor vehicle.
by David Krough
kgw.com
Posted on July 21, 2010 at 1:54 PM
PORTLAND, Ore. -- A vandalism suspect that took off in a stolen taxicab in Northwest Portland was arrested after a police chase Wednesday.
Just before 4 a.m. a security guard told police he was chasing a suspected tagger who had just stolen a cab. Investigators said he took it from the driver by force. Minutes later, officers spotted the cab in Northwest Portland.
Police stopped the chase and the cab crashed into an onramp near the Steel Bridge and the man took off on foot.
Officers soon found 21-year-old Samuel Lehtinen near NW 5th Ave. and Glisan.
He was arrested for attempting to elude by vehicle and on foot, failing to perform the duties of a driver, reckless driving, robbery and unauthorized use of motor vehicle.