Port Huron police authorize kidnapping, unlawful imprisonment charges for vehicle theft case
Police chase video of stolen SUV with child inside
St. Clair County Sheriff Deputies released dashcam video of a stolen SUV with a 1-year-old inside.
PORT HURON, Mich. (FOX 2) - Charges have been filed against the juvenile suspect behind the alleged theft of a vehicle that had a baby inside.
The 16-year-old remains in Macomb County jail following their arrest last week when they lost control and crashed into a parked vehicle.
What we know:
Port Huron police announced several felony charges against the individual who allegedly stole an SUV within the city before leading police on a chase that neared 100 mph.
They eventually crashed into parked cars off of 21 Mile Road following a pursuit that included multiple departments and traveled on the highway.
The teenager, who has not been identified and is not being charged as an adult.
A release from the Port Huron Police Department said a petition to authorize charges included kidnapping - child enticement, unlawful imprisonment, unlawful driving away of a motor vehicle, fleeing and eluding - third degree, and operating a motor vehicle on a suspended license.
The juvenile will appear in court for a formal arraignment later.
Stolen SUV chase with baby inside ends in crash, teen suspect arrest
The chase ends with a crash as the SUV hits parked cars outside the Sugarbush Tavern.
The backstory:
The suspect stole the vehicle and initially fled Marysville police late Thursday night on July 17, taking off shortly after 9 p.m.
An 18-month-old toddler was in the back seat during the chase, which stretched onto several roads in St. Clair County before ending near Sugarbush Road.
Dashcam footage showed the pursuit including its ending when the suspect struck a parked car. They were arrested soon after.
The Source: Previous reporting and an update from Port Huron police were used for this story.