Arrests made following stolen vehicle pursuit

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) – Rochester Police have made multiple arrests following a stolen vehicle pursuit that started near Santee Street Friday.

Police say they initially responded to a report around 7:17 p.m. of individuals operating a car, pulling over and taking a child against his will on Santee Street near Villa Street.

Officers say they immediately located the vehicle and when they attempted a traffic stop the vehicle refused to stop and fled. The vehicle eventually came to a stop on Emerson and Glide Street following a police pursuit and all occupants fled on foot before being taken into custody shortly after.

According to police the occupants were operating a stolen vehicle when they saw an 11-year-old child riding on his bike on Santee Street when the occupants stopped and “picked up” the child to take him for a ride. Police say the 11-year-old and the occupants were all friends, and the caller did not know the relationship between the two parties.

No injuries were reported as a result of this incident. The stolen vehicle portion of this incident is still under investigation.

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