Teen Driver of Stolen Vehicle Arrested After Attempted Escape in Bibb County

On November 5, 2024, deputies with the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office S.R.T. Unit apprehended a teenage driver following a pursuit involving a stolen Chevrolet Malibu. Deputies were alerted to the vehicle’s presence near Houston Avenue and initiated a traffic stop. The driver initially slowed down, allowing a passenger to exit before accelerating away.

The chase continued until the driver turned onto a dead-end road, abandoned the vehicle, and attempted to flee on foot. Deputies pursued the teenager and successfully apprehended him after a brief chase. He was then transported to the Bibb County Sheriff’s Office Law Enforcement Center. The investigation into the stolen vehicle is ongoing.