Adult teenager arrested for alleged car theft in Chesterfield Township, Michigan

(CBS DETROIT) – An adult man and a 17-year-old boy were arrested Friday in connection with suspected carjackings in Chesterfield Township.

Around 3 a.m. Friday, police were called to a neighborhood near 24 Mile and Sass streets for vehicle break-ins and encountered the suspect in a stolen vehicle. According to police, the driver, a 22-year-old from Detroit, fled during a traffic stop and collided with the car.

The driver suffered injuries and was taken to hospital. The 17-year-old from Wyandotte fled from officers and was later arrested.

According to police, officers pursued a second vehicle that fled the scene but ended the pursuit. According to Chesterfield Township police, the vehicle then crashed on westbound Interstate 94 near Harper Avenue.

An investigation is underway.

Anyone who believes their vehicle has been broken into can call Chesterfield police at 586-949-2322 to file a report.