![]() ![]() The Burbank Police Department is committed to combating this rise in theft and asks the public to help in deterring would-be thieves. In many cases, thieves target hybrid vehicles, specifically the Toyota Prius. The Burbank Police Department continues to see an increase in thefts of catalytic converters. Catalytic converter thefts can cost victims thousands of dollars in repair work, while thieves cash them in at scrap yards for an easy payout. They are critical in keeping our air clean and reducing smog, but also a target for thieves who steal catalytic converters for the precious metals they contain – platinum, palladium, and rhodium.Ī thief can get under a car and steal a catalytic converter in minutes, leaving a vehicle owner with a steep bill for a replacement. ![]() Both were arrested and booked for multiple felonies.įormal charges are pending review by the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. The suspects have been identified as a 16-year-old female juvenile and a 17-year-old male juvenile, both residents of Bakersfield. He has since been examined, treated, and released. ![]() The officer was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The vehicle was determined to have been reported stolen from Bakersfield. The driver and passenger of the vehicle were quickly apprehended. The pursuit came to an end when the driver lost control of the vehicle and came to a stop on Interstate 5 Highway at Empire Avenue. The driver committed numerous traffic violations and reached high speeds as he continued through the City of Burbank. Police officers attempted to stop the car again however, the driver refused to yield, leading police on a pursuit. The driver collided with a responding police vehicle, causing significant damage to the police car, and injuring the officer. Officers attempted to stop the vehicle, but the driver refused and drove at a high rate of speed, towards an exit. Police officers arrived within minutes and located the suspect driving recklessly through the garage as described by the witness. The witness provided a description of the vehicle, driver, and license plate number. At about 9:20 p.m., Burbank Police responded to the West Garage of the Burbank Town Center, located at 550 North First Street, regarding a report of a reckless driver. It consumed the backpack and turned it into ashes.Īuthorities reopened the freeway shortly after the backpack burned up.Two juveniles from Bakersfield are in custody after committing an assault with a deadly weapon on a police officer, and leading police on a pursuit Wednesday evening. The Burbank Police Department is working with the Sheriff's Department to bring this investigation to a safe conclusion as quickly as possible."Ī bomb technician inspected the backpack revealing small flames emitting from inside. ![]() We understand this is a busy time of day for commuters. "As a precaution and in the interest of public safety, the northbound Interstate 5 freeway has been closed in the area with the assistance of the California Highway Patrol," Green said. A bomb technician approaches a smoking backpack in Burbank. when the Burbank Police Department received reports of a smoking backpacking on Burbank Boulevard near the northbound I-5 Freeway onramp. "Due (to) the suspicious nature of the item, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department Arson and Explosives Detail is responding," said Burbank police lieutenant Derek Green. A smoking backpack caused police to close down part of the I-5 Freeway Friday afternoon. ![]()
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