Driver crashes Mustang, abandons car and flees, Mesa AZ


Radio traffic about a crash of a gray Ford Mustang near E Escondido Ave. The driver left the vehicle and ran away on foot, possibly taking the license plate. Officers reported the vehicle was damaged and searched the nearby area for the suspect.
Audio|Source: Mesa Police Department Red Mountain Patrol District
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Transcript:
00:00
Two Baker 33, three Baker 36. Just for info, we're getting another 646 that a mail drove up in a crashed vehicle and took off walking. In front of 2915 East Escondito is going to be just east. And that's our PD to confirm it's going to be the great Ford Mustang.
00:20
16 could you update the address to the previous 20? 1040. 34, one in custody. One in custody at 950. There's RAP you saw eyes on that subject or have a better description?
00:45
It sounds like he still has eyes on him in front of the 2915 East Escondido. That should be the current call address. He's a Hispanic male 20 to 30s, red shirt and blue jeans. ...acre 3650333. I'm going to drive a little bit east and come in from the east if you want to cut them off from the west.
01:10
units for the 646. Sarpie no longer has a visual. He took off walking eastbound on Escondito. Okay, we're not in that area. Copy.
01:25
And he might have the 28 off of the Mustang in his hand.
01:30
RP says he's left with the license plate.
01:32
There you copy, yeah.
01:34
I'll be sure this is it.
01:35
It's all smashed up up front.
01:36
Go.
01:38
Okay.
01:39
Maybe one more unit to help with Air agent.
01:41
Dr. 97.
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Location mentioned:
Near E Escondido Ave, Mesa, AZ 85204
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