A teenager is in custody after North Yorkshire Police pursued a car that was stolen in a burglary in York today.
The keys to other vehicles, cash and jewellery was also stolen during the 2-in-1 burglary – when thieves break into a house so they can steal car keys.
The officer tracked down a high-performance Mercedes that was stolen soon after 4am this morning.
The driver failed to stop, reaching speeds of well over 100mph.
The police deployed a stinger to puncture its tyres near Knaresborough, with support from the NPAS police helicopter.
The vehicle crashed on a roundabout and an 18-year-old man from the Hull area was detained and taken into custody, where he remains.
The investigation is continues today.
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