Police Blotter: Teens Steal Car

Three teenagers were arrested after they allegedly stole a vehicle, fled police and crashed into a planter box on Wednesday afternoon, the county's Gang Task Force reported.

A 13-year-old was behind the wheel, with two passengers ages 15 and 17, according to Officer Scott Parsons, who is assigned to the task force and was the first officer to respond to the incident.

The 17-year-old reportedly had live ammunition with him and the 15-year-old suffered minor injuries in the crash, authorities reported.

The vehicle was stolen just before 4:30 p.m. from in front of a home on the 400 block of Center Street. The owner had left the engine running while he went inside to shower and the teens allegedly swiped it.

Parsons spotted the vehicle at East Lake Avenue and Lincoln Street. The teens refused to stop, causing a short pursuit. That ended when they crashed into a planter box in front of the Pajaro Valley Water Management Agency office on Brennan Street, the task force reported.

All three teens were arrested on suspicion gang participation and vehicle theft. The oldest boy also was booked on a charge for the ammunition and the youngest for felony evading.

Watsonville Poilce Log, Wednesday, Dec. 21

11:53 a.m.—An iPhone was stolen from a teacher at Community School on the 200 block of Airport Boulevard.

12:57 p.m.—A thief stole two checks from Erik's Deli Cafe and cashed them at La Princesa Market.

5:31 p.m.—A 46-year-old man allegedly shoplifted on the 1700 block of Freedom Boulevard and got a ticket. Also, it was his birthday.

10:51 p.m.—A 39-year-old woman contacted in the police station lobby had a warrant and got a ticket for it.