Elmhurst,IL- Elmhurst Police have 8 people in custody for auto theft and hit & run along with two separate pursuits which began around 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 in the 200 Block of Grantley.

Initial reports indicate several people stole a 2016 model Infinity that was parked in a residential driveway. As the resident confronted the thieves, they fled the scene striking another vehicle near North Avenue & Emroy. Elmhurst Police stopped the chase car and apprehended 7 occupants at 2nd & Addison following a brief foot chase.  A short time later, the stolen car was recovered at DesPlaines & Jackson in Forest Park where the driver of the stolen vehicle hit an apartment building and was then captured by Police.  There are no injuries reported and police are continuing their investigation. 

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