New York State Police have arrested two juveniles linked to thefts in Cortland and Tompkins County.
On Tuesday, July 18, 2023, Troopers from SP Homer were dispatched to a reported burglary at a gas station on Webb Road in the town of Cortlandville.
A vehicle that was observed on scene was reported to be a Kia that had been reported stolen in the Syracuse area just a few hours earlier. That vehicle was spotted by a Trooper from SP Ithaca and when the Trooper attempted to make a traffic stop, the vehicle failed to comply. Troopers pursued the vehicle through multiple counties which included Tompkins, Cortland and Onondaga. Tire deflation devices were deployed in numerous locations but the vehicle continued traveling on flat tires and rims.
The vehicle ultimately stopped on Interstate 81 in the town of Lafayette. Two males then fled on foot into the wooded area but were quickly taken into custody.
The two males were determined to be juveniles.