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6 juveniles arrested after leading Burlington police on a chase in a stolen car

Police said both vehicles were totaled during the pursuit.
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BURLINGTON, N.C. — Six juveniles were arrested after a police chase ended in a crash that totaled two vehicles in Burlington Wednesday, according to police. 

The Burlington Police said they got a call around noon to the Citgo Gas Station located at 1382 South Church Street about a disturbance. 

The suspects were not at the scene when police arrived. 

Investigators said a gun was shown in the parking lot. A witness gave a vehicle description and license plate that matched the details of a car stolen from Durham. 

Around 12:48 p.m., officers found the vehicle that matched the description on South Mebane Street and Catherine Drive. As police attempted to stop the vehicle, the suspect took off, sparking a police chase that ended in a crash with the Burlington Police K-9 vehicle at the intersection of South Mebane and Alamance Road. 

Six juveniles jumped out off the car and took off running. Police caught all but one suspect during the initial chase. K-9 units were then used to find the last suspect hiding behind a business on Heather Road. 

Investigators said no shots were fired.

Burlington police said related criminal charges will include:

  • Felony flee to elude
  • Felony hit and run 
  • Possession of a stolen motor vehicle
  • Resist, delay, and obstruct

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