Snack theft leads to Ohio police chase, car crash
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Cincinnati police say a group of girls who shoplifted snacks from a convenience store triggered a police chase that ended when their car crashed into a utility pole, injuring three of them.
The Cincinnati Enquirer (http://cin.ci/L67IP8 ) reports the pursuit began early Tuesday after a store manager reported two girls stole potato chips and other items and took off in a car. An officer who responded saw a similar vehicle and unsuccessfully tried to pull it over, leading to the pursuit.
Police say the 16-year-old driver and two passengers, a 12-year-old and a 14-year-old, were taken to a hospital and charges are pending. The youngest is in critical condition.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Two other teens were cited for curfew violations and released to their parents.
Police are investigating whether the officer followed proper procedure.
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{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Information from: The Cincinnati Enquirer, http://www.enquirer.com