A Malibu carjacking suspect led authorities on a chase Tuesday evening that ended in a crash in Santa Monica, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
The suspect reportedly forcibly took a woman’s keys and stole her vehicle shortly after 5:00 p.m. on the 23000 block of Pacific Coast Highway, said Sgt. Don Prince of the Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station.
After the vehicle was report stolen, authorities were able to locate the suspect in Santa Monica. The suspect refused to pull over and eventually crashed disabling the vehicle, according to reports.
The suspect was booked at the Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff’s Station and charged with carjacking, felony evading and driving under the influence, said Sgt. Prince. The suspect’s bail has been set at $100,000.