UPDATE: Santa Clarita Sheriff’s deputies set up a containment in Canyon Country Thursday morning after a known suspect fled from officers on foot after being in possession of a stolen vehicle. The suspect was arrested soon after.
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UPDATE 2:00 p.m. — Officials have confirmed that they arrested the suspect approximately two miles from where the initial traffic stop was initiated.
The arrest occurred at 45 minutes after the initial traffic stop began, according to officials.
Although unable to give his name, law enforcement officials said the man was arrested for grand theft auto and transported to the SCV Sheriff’s Station.
Around 9:15 a.m. deputies came across a vehicle that was stolen, and when deputies made contact with the suspect he fled, according to officials.
“A containment has been set up near Soledad and Crossglade, and deputies are searching northeast of the area,” said Lt. Ignacio Somoano with the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station.
The suspect is described as a male wearing gray pants and a white shirt.
This is a breaking news story and will be updated when more information is available.
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