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Teen biker arrested after stopping for gas during police chase

A man on a stolen dirt bike was arrested in Los Angeles on Wednesday after leading police on an erratic, high-speed chase. The suspect, Christian Fuentes, even stopped for gas twice during the pursuit, once at a station and again when a friend brought him fuel. He was eventually found hiding in a trash can after his bike ran out of petrol.

By BriefTea Editorial · 22 August 2026 at 16:43

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