Police: Teen arrested after almost running over Tavares police officer in a stolen vehicle

TAVARES, Fla. — Tavares Police said they arrested a 15-year-old accused of almost running over an officer while driving a stolen vehicle and then fleeing the scene.

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According to a news release, at around 3:41 A.M. Sunday, Tavares police responded to the Atwater Apartments complex after receiving a call. Officials said the caller told officers that they observed two dark-colored SUVs traveling within the complex with the people wearing ski masks.

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Police said they were able to locate the suspects, who were both later confirmed to be in stolen cars.

One of the vehicles fled the scene at a very high rate of speed and was later located in the city of Eustis. The occupants of the stolen car fled on foot but were not found.

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Police said the other vehicle, driven by the teen, was located at the apartment complex by two Tavares officers.

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The Lake County Sheriff’s Office. Eustis Police Department and Mount Dora Police Department assisted Tavares Police Department with the investigation.

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