Car thief leads Atlanta police on a chase before arrest

On 1/31/22, officers were alerted to a stolen vehicle traveling southbound near the location of 479 Joseph E Boone Blvd. Officers in the area were able to observe and identify the suspect vehicle as a black in color 2015 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

The vehicle was confirmed stolen from the location of 1071 Howell Mill St on 1/29/22. APD mobile units requested the Phoenix Air unit for assistance. With a swift response, Phoenix was able to locate the vehicle traveling westbound on Ralph David Abernathy Blvd. Mobile units attempted to initiate a traffic stop on the vehicle, but it took off at a high rate of speed causing officers to temporarily lose sight of it on University Ave.

Phoenix continued to track the stolen vehicle from the air while providing location updates to APD mobile ground units. The stolen vehicle was observed parking into an apartment complex at 806 Murphy Ave. Phoenix then observed the suspect as he exited the vehicle and attempt to flee on foot. APD mobile units located the suspect from the description provided by Phoenix and pursued after him on foot.

Surrounding officers established a perimeter around the location and was able to successfully locate and arrest the suspect without incident. He was identified as: Benjamin Larenz. Officers were also able to recover the stolen vehicle’s keys from Lorenz’s person.

Benjamin Larenz was charged with: Auto Theft/Theft by Receiving Stolen Auto, Obstruction of Officers and Fleeing/Attempting to Elude Police. Further investigation reveals Mr. Larenz is believed to be a suspect involved with multiple theft from auto crimes that occurred in Zone 2. Additional charges are anticipated as the investigation continues. Mr. Larenz was transported to the Fulton County Jail without Incident.

Once again, we’d like to thank and commend officers with Zone 5 F.I.T. Team as well as the APD Phoenix Air Unit for their outstanding display of teamwork, tactical efficiency and dedication in keeping the City of Atlanta streets safe and apprehending a wanted suspect without further incident.
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