Stolen White 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee Pursuit and Recovery in Hartford Area

Summary: A white 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee, reported stolen and associated with license plate 393 X-ray Papa Papa (and later a California plate X-ray Lima Victor 729), was pursued by Hartford and West Hartford police. The vehicle was observed traveling at high speeds, evading officers on multiple highways and streets, including I-91, I-84, Main Street, Broad Street, and Vernon Street. The pursuit was called off at one point for safety, but the vehicle was tracked via GPS and DOT cameras. It was eventually located unoccupied at 360/362 West Preston Street, Hartford, and officers secured the scene for investigation. The incident involved coordination between multiple agencies and included the use of K-9 units for a possible track. The vehicle had previously crashed into another car and was found in a parking lot.