FEDERAL WAY, Wash. — Chief Andy J. Hwang with the Federal Way Police Department is demanding that Washington pursuit laws change following 69 car break-ins that happened from Feb 10 to Feb 11.
The suspects were described as five young men in a possibly stolen vehicle. Around two hours later, another 17 cars were broken into at a local shopping center. After that, four more cars were broken into at an apartment complex. “We are confident there are more unreported vehicle prowls,” said a spokesperson. “As the crime spree continued, all available Federal Way patrol units were deployed at various churches and major intersections in an attempt to locate the suspect vehicle and to prevent further victimization of community members.”
Even though the suspects had caused damage to 69 known vehicles, the officer allowed the suspects to escape capture under the current pursuit law, which prevents officers from pursuing for property crimes, including stolen vehicles,” said Chief Hwang. “This is entirely unacceptable!”
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