Palmdale

Lexus Carjacking Pursuit Ends in Crash and Two Detained in Palmdale

A news videographer at the scene said the high-speed pursuit lasted about 10 minutes and ended in a crash.

FILE of sirens on a San Diego County Sheriff's Department vehicle.
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Two people sought in a carjacking were arrested after a short pursuit in Palmdale Monday.

The two allegedly carjacked a Lexus in the 3300 block of Fairfield Avenue, near Joshua Park, about 2:30 p.m., according to the Palmdale Sheriff's Station watch commander, who said he believed the suspects used a firearm.

Deputies spotted the stolen vehicle and pursued it to the intersection of Division Street and Kimberly Lane, the watch commander said.

A news videographer at the scene said the high-speed pursuit lasted about 10 minutes and ended in a crash. It was not immediately clear if anyone was injured.

The two individuals were taken into custody, according to the watch commander.

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