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Suspect in custody after chase in stolen car in Sacramento

Suspect in custody after chase in stolen car in Sacramento
Suspect in custody after chase in stolen car in Sacramento 00:26

SACRAMENTO – A man is in custody after allegedly leading authorities on a chase and then climbing onto the roof of a pub on J Street in Sacramento.

The Sacramento County Sheriff's Office says authorities tried to pull over suspect for a traffic violation near the Sacramento Executive Airport around 3:30 a.m. Tuesday.

Deputies say the car had been reported stolen.

It's unclear how long deputies were chasing the suspect, but he eventually bailed near J and 18th streets and managed to get onto the roof of a pub in the area.

The suspect, identified as 27-year-old Francisco J. Perez, eventually surrendered and was taken into custody. Deputies also allegedly found a gun inside the car he was driving.

No injuries were reported.

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