Car Thief Arrested in Beachwood After Chase on Cedar Road
Lyndhurst police assisted in the capture of a gun-toting car thief from Cleveland Heights following a chase on Cedar Road. The suspect was arrested in the Beachwood Place parking lot and charged with fleeing and eluding.
Cleveland Akron, OH, August 12, 2026 —
A car theft suspect from Cleveland Heights was apprehended in the Beachwood Place parking lot on Tuesday, following a pursuit that originated on Cedar Road. Lyndhurst police officers were instrumental in assisting with the capture.
The individual, who was reportedly in possession of a firearm, led authorities on a chase before being taken into custody. The specific details regarding the commencement of the pursuit and the circumstances of the car theft were not immediately available.
Following the arrest, the suspect was charged with fleeing and eluding. Information regarding the suspect’s identity, the type of vehicle involved, and the status of the firearm was not provided. The investigation is ongoing.
Story summarized from the original created by Jeff Piorkowski on www.cleveland.com, see more information here.
