Car Stolen with 3 Kids Inside Sparks Malibu Chase

Malibu, CA — Deputies say a suspect stole a car with three children inside from a 7-Eleven in East Los Angeles, triggering a dangerous pursuit that ended in a multi-vehicle crash on Pacific Coast Highway near Kanan Dume Road. The children (ages 9, 7, and 2) suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were taken to the hospital. The suspect was arrested after fleeing on foot.

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What Happened

• Location: 7-Eleven, East Los Angeles → pursuit onto PCH near Kanan Dume Rd (Malibu).
• Victims: Children ages 9, 7, and 2; all with non-life-threatening injuries.
• Parents: Mother briefly inside the store; father tried to intervene and was dragged.
• Crash: Violent collision after suspect ran a red light; at least four vehicles involved.
• Arrest: Suspect fled on foot up an embankment; later taken into custody.
• Status: Charges pending; suspect hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.

Why This Matters

This incident raises fresh concerns about vehicle thefts with kids inside and the public safety risks of high-speed pursuits across dense urban corridors into coastal highways.

Timeline (Local)

• ~6:40 p.m. (Fri): Car stolen from 7-Eleven with three kids inside (East LA).
• Pursuit: Deputies spot the car; suspect flees across the city.
• Malibu: Suspect runs a red, crashes into traffic on PCH at Kanan Dume.
• Aftermath: Suspect flees on foot; CHP arrests him. Kids and others transported with non-life-threatening injuries.

Support & Updates

Family members say the 2-year-old has been discharged. We’ll update as more details are confirmed by authorities.

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