Earlier this week, there was a car crash involving a stolen car in the Westlake area. According to KTLA News Channel Five, the wreck happened on Tuesday night, sometime after 815 p.m. Initial reports indicate that a black Honda was stolen from the 100 block of South Alvarado Street. At the time of the theft, there was a 17-year-old passenger occupant in the vehicle.  

The thief crashed the vehicle and then fled the scene. Thankfully, no major injuries were reported in connection with this crash. At the time of the report, a perimeter had been set up in an effort to catch the thief. There has been no word on whether or not that person has been apprehended, and this incident may still be under investigation with local law enforcement authorities.