Man and minor arrested after ‘treasure trove of stolen items’ found in car following a hit and run

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An adult man and a female minor were arrested after a “treasure trove of stolen items” was found in their allegedly stolen vehicle, the Lacey Police Department said Monday.

In a social media post, Lacey police said officers were dispatched to a hit-and-run over the weekend. The description of the fleeing vehicle was of a truck with a missing hubcap and damage to the side.

Shortly after, the vehicle was discovered by police at a business that was nearby and two people were seen trying to change the vehicle’s damaged tire.

Officers arrived on the scene, and when talking to the suspects, they advised them that they were not free to leave. The officers were also advised by dispatch that the vehicle was stolen.

The suspects were detained, and a search of the truck yielded a “trove” of stolen items linked to at least four vehicle prowls in the area.

The items included tools, IDs, and 18 different keys with some shaved, Lacey police said. A loaded gun was also discovered.

The keys that were found in the suspect's possession.
The keys that were found in the suspect's possession.

The gun and some of the ammunition.
The gun and some of the ammunition.

The male was booked for possession of a stolen vehicle. Lacey police also referred charges for hit-and-run, four counts of vehicle prowl, and theft.

The female was booked into juvenile detention on a King County warrant for auto theft and possession of a stolen vehicle, four counts of vehicle prowl, and theft.

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