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Teen Suspect in Custody After Bailing Out of Stolen Car in Northeast Miami-Dade

A teen suspect is in police custody after bailing out of a stolen car and jumping a chase in an attempt to run from officers in northeast Miami-Dade.

Miami-Dade Police say they spotted the stolen, newer model blue Honda Civic around 4 a.m. in the area of 146th Street and Northeast Second Court.

The 16-year-old driver ignored police commands to stop.

NBC 6 cameras were there when the suspect pulled into a dead end street and bailed out of the car. The suspect was seen jumping a fence as officers ran toward him.

After a brief foot chase, the teen was taken into police custody. He's been charged with third-degree grand theft of a vehicle.

No further information was immediately available.

Stay with NBC 6 for updates on this developing story.

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