Stolen Vehicle Pursuit and Containment in Phoenix

Summary: Phoenix Police engaged in a pursuit and containment operation involving a stolen vehicle, described as a gray Ford Fiesta, with multiple suspects inside. The pursuit began after the vehicle was reported stolen from 5235 North 43rd Avenue. Officers tracked the vehicle using license plate recognition and coordinated efforts to maintain visual contact, deploy spike strips, and set up containment. The suspects evaded police through various neighborhoods and major roads, including 7th Avenue, Central Avenue, and State Route 51, exiting at several points such as Coulter, Camelback, and Bethany. The pursuit involved multiple tactical decisions, including the use of air support and grappler devices. The vehicle was occupied by at least a black male driver in a purple shirt, a Hispanic male in the front, and others in the back seat. The event posed significant risk to public safety due to the suspects' evasive maneuvers and high-speed travel through populated areas.