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The driver of the car was arrested inside the mall with the assistance of patrons, the Clay County Sheriff’s Office said.
ORANGE PARK, Fla — A police chase ended in arrests at the Orange Park Mall Thursday, the Clay County Sheriff’s Office said.
The officers were in pursuit of a pair of minors who stole a car, according to Clay County Fire Rescue.
In an update posted to Facebook, CCSO said the vehicle was reported stolen and being driven through Clay County in the area of Blanding Boulevard at the Academy Sports Store around 1:40 p.m.
Deputies tried to pull over the vehicle as the driver “recklessly” avoided them. They continued to drive north on Blanding, colliding with multiple cars, CCSO said. The minors eventually pulled into the parking lot of the Orange County Mall and jumped out, running into the mall.
Patrons in the mall helped deputies find them and take them into custody.
The driver was arrested on multiple charges and the passenger was released, CCSO said.
