Arlington Police Respond to Incident Involving Stolen Motor Vehicle

ARLINGTON — The Arlington Police Department, with assistance from Massachusetts State Police, responded to an incident involving a stolen vehicle. 

At about 2:58 a.m. on Wednesday, May 20, Arlington Police responded to a single vehicle crash at the intersection of Decatur Street and Arizona Terrace. 

A red Nissan SUV that was later determined to be reported stolen out of Medford appeared to have crashed into a utility pole. 

An investigation determined the operator of the SUV had ran from the scene after the crash. Arlington Police, with assistance from Massachusetts State Police and State Police K-9 units engaged in a search for the individual. 

While searching for the individual, officers observed a blue Ford Explorer driving suspiciously in the area. Officers observed two individuals in the vehicle, both wearing ski masks. 

Officers attempted to make a motor vehicle stop, at which point the Ford Explorer drove over a curb to flee the scene, nearly striking several State Troopers and officers. No officers reported any injuries. 

The vehicle continued at a high rate of speed down Mystic Valley Parkway, and State Police put out a radio message alert to other area law enforcement agencies to be on the lookout for the vehicle. 

In a subsequent investigation, it was determined that the operator of the Nissan SUV had ran from the scene and then got into the Ford Explorer. 

This is a breaking news update. This incident remains under active investigation. 

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