Stolen Vehicle Pursuit Ends in Tukwila Arrest, No Injuries

On Monday morning, a stolen vehicle pursuit that began in Des Moines ended in Tukwila after officers from both cities coordinated to stop the suspect. Tukwila police deployed spike strips to slow the vehicle, and Des Moines officers performed a PIT maneuver, which caused the car to flip onto its side near an Arco AM/PM gas station on Southcenter Boulevard. The adult female driver was taken into custody without incident, and no injuries were reported during the chase or collision. The PIT maneuver, a controlled tactic to spin out fleeing vehicles, was instrumental in safely ending the pursuit. Authorities confirmed that the vehicle came to rest adjacent to fuel pumps, but no damage to the gas station or bystanders was reported. This joint law enforcement effort highlights effective inter-agency collaboration in managing high-risk pursuits.