14-year-old Bloomingdale boy accused of leading police on high-speed chase in stolen car

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Thursday, July 31, 2025
Bloomingdale boy, 14, accused of leading police on high-speed chase

DuPAGE COUNTY, Ill. (WLS) -- A 14-year-old Bloomingdale boy is facing felony charges after a high-speed chase in a stolen car.

The DuPage County state's attorney says the 14-year-old hit 80 miles-an-hour Tuesday night in Bloomingdale.

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He allegedly raced through Bloomingdale and Addison before crashing into another car and trying to run away.

Police arrested him.

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He and the driver of the other vehicle were treated at a hospital and released, the state's attorney's office said.

The teen was ordered detained until at least his next court appearance Monday.

"While Fleeing and Eluding cases were down almost 7% in DuPage County last year, the number of drivers fleeing from the police remains disturbingly high. If the allegation that a 14 year-old led police on a high speed chase in a stolen car on residential roads is proven true, this minor displayed a complete contempt for the rule of law and public safety," State's Attorney Bob Berlin said.

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