Tense moments in an Atascadero neighborhood late last night. San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s deputies chased a suspected car thief to the intersection of Curbaril and Amapoa Avenue just before 11 o’clock. That’s where the thief flipped the stolen vehicle and fled on foot. residents in the area were asked to remain indoors while they searched for the suspect. He was able to elude officers and they called off the search early this morning. The suspect is described as a white male with brown hair to his chin. He was last seen wearing a light-colored hoodie with designs on it. anyone with helpful information about this incident is asked to contact the Sheriff’s office.
