Bellingham Police Department is asking the public for help to find an auto theft suspect after the suspect rear-ended a BPD vehicle Thursday night.
A Whatcom County Sheriff deputy had spotted a stolen truck out of Bellingham on Bakerview Road. Deputies attempted to stop the truck. The driver didn’t stop for the deputies and took off at a high rate of speed. The deputies disengaged their pursuit.
According to a Facebook post from Bellingham Police Department, the driver of the stolen truck continued on Bakerview Road driving recklessly. The truck drove through a red light at the intersection of Bakerview Road and Guide Meridian Street, narrowly missing two pedestrians walking through the crosswalk. The truck crashed into a police SUV, which was northbound on Meridian Street.
The driver took off on foot. A K-9 officer was deployed to attempt to find the suspect, but despite picking up a lot of articles along the track, the dog was unable to find the suspect.
“This suspect is now wanted for vehicular assault, hit and run, as well as possession of a stolen vehicle,” BPD wrote. “If you know the person who stole the truck or have any information which may lead police to the suspect’s arrest, please contact us using one of the following methods:
