BOISE, Idaho — Brent T. Sequints Jr was arrested after police said he stole a car with a minor inside in Blackfoot, Idaho. The car was found by police, quickly abandoned by the suspect, with the minor inside.
The Blackfoot Police Department said on social media that on Feb. 17 around 7:30 p.m., officers attempted to pull over a vehicle on Lilac and West Pacific Street. The driver fled the scene, police said a brief pursuit took place until they stopped the chase in the name of public safety.
After the chase, police said they discovered the vehicle was recently reported stolen, in the same area as the original traffic stop, with a minor still in the car.
Police said the vehicle was quickly found with the minor still inside on Broadway and Washington Street. Following an investigation, police arrested Sequints.
Sequints is facing charges of felony eluding, second-degree kidnapping and grand theft.
Blackfoot police said if anyone has information they should call. 208-758-1235.
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