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Police: Stolen car crashes into Patrick Air Force Base gate

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Indian Harbour Beach, FLA. — Indian Harbour Beach police say a stolen vehicle pursuit that started in Melbourne Friday night ended in their city on Patrick Air Force Base grounds.

According to police, they were informed about the pursuit just after 10 p.m. and took over when the vehicle entered the city.

Officers followed the stolen vehicle northbound on South Patrick Drive until it crashed into the south gates of Patrick Air Force Base.

Three suspects ran from the car and were found within a few minutes, hiding in a dumpster on the base.

All three suspects are juveniles.

They face charges that include grand theft of a motor vehicle, fleeing and possession of marijuana.

There were no injuries to the officers or suspects during the incident.

Indian Harbour Police say the vehicle, a 2011 Toyota Prius, was reported stolen out of Rockledge on March 23.

The suspects are also facing charges from The Melbourne Police Department and Patrick Air Force Base.

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