Seat belt leads to electronics

SACRAMENTO, July 11 (UPI) -- California police said they discovered a trove of apparently stolen electronics in a car they attempted to pull over due to the driver not wearing a seat belt.

Sacramento police said an officer attempted to pull over a Ford Thunderbird near West El Camino and Northgate but the driver sped off with his two passengers, KTXL-TV, Sacramento, reported Wednesday.

"Immediately the vehicle fled [and] we initiated a pursuit. It lasted about 10 minutes and maybe hit speeds 50-60 miles per hour," police Sgt. David Nasca.

Nasca said the chase came to an end when the Thunderbird hit into the side of a parked Mercedes and crashed between two poles.

Police said all three suspects attempted to escape on foot, but they were able to nab the driver, a male on early release parole, and one passenger, a 16-year-old juvenile with an outstanding warrant.

The driver, whose name was not released, was taken to a hospital after swallowing some drugs while fleeing.

Police said they are trying to determine the origins of the electronics found in the back seat of the car.