# Shoplifting suspects crash, flee on foot in Baltimore County

> Two people suspected of shoplifting led police on a chase that ended in a collision and arrests.
- Title: Shoplifting suspects crash, flee on foot in Baltimore County
- Summary: Two people suspected of shoplifting led police on a chase that ended in a collision and arrests. Police aviation units can track fleeing suspects even when…
- Keywords: baltimore county, shoplifting, police chase, vehicle crash, arrests, lutherville-timonium, baltimore county police department, news, local, suspects, crash, flee
- Source: The Banner — https://thebanner.com/community/local-news/shoplifting-crash-foot-pursuit-3LQ4PJGSDBAVVP5CH52SD7LZUE
- Author: Sara Ruberg
- Published: 2026-09-19T00:15:55.281+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: baltimore county, shoplifting, police chase, vehicle crash, arrests, lutherville-timonium, baltimore county police department, news, local
## Shoplifting suspects flee in car
Two people suspected of shoplifting in Lutherville-Timonium took off by car when officers responded around 5:30 p.m. on Friday. Police did not pursue the vehicle.
## Aviation unit tracks the getaway
Baltimore County Police's aviation unit followed the fleeing vehicle and monitored the suspects' movements from above. They relayed information to responding officers on the ground.
## Driver runs red light, crashes
The driver ran a red light and collided with another vehicle while being tracked by the aviation unit. No one was injured in the crash.
## Suspects abandon car, run on foot
After the crash, both suspects got out of the vehicle and fled on foot. Officers continued to track and pursue them.
## Both suspects arrested after foot chase
Officers eventually caught up with both adult suspects and took them into custody. The exact location of the original theft remains unclear.
## Key takeaway

Police aviation units can track fleeing suspects even when ground officers don't pursue, leading to arrests after a crash.