HOLLYWOOD, FLA. (WSVN) - Police have released a new view of a chase and capture of two suspected carjackers in Hollywood, and officers said they used high-tech help to put an end to this crime.
The intense dashcam video captured officers in pursuit of a yellow Chevrolet Camaro with its rear bumper dangling as it sped away along Washington Street, between 52nd and 56th streets, Tuesday afternoon.
At one point the officer in the cruiser where the dashcam video was being recorded is seen bumping the Camaro, and the driver lost control of the sports car and slammed into a white fence.
Moments later, officers were seen deploying the Grappler, a new device that uses heavy-duty netting to grab the rear tires of a fleeing vehicle and stop it.
Investigators said this all started when the owner of the Camaro was targeted by the subjects while loading groceries into the car.
Police said the robbers shoved a gun in his hip and made him give up his car.
Officers were called, and a pursuit ensued.
After the Camaro crashed into the fence, there was a bump and the all-important Grappler stop. Seconds later, officers were seen pulling over. One of them was seen with his gun drawn.
Cellphone video recorded by a witness, captured several Hollywood Police officers slowly walking toward the Camaro with their guns drawn. One subject surrendered, followed by the other.
At some point, police said, the subjects, both 17 years old, tossed a gun from the Camaro, but it was later recovered.
Hollywood Police showed off the Grappler in a demo video. Officials said the department received six of them this year.
After police apprehended them, both subjects were transported to Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital, where they were treated and released. The teens were then taken to a juvenile facility.
The duo face a list of charges, including robbery, carjacking with a firearm or weapon, fleeing and eluding police and aggravated fleeing with injury.
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