Sheriff's office: Alleged vehicle thief facing charges of eluding, child abuse

DENVER (KDVR) -- A suspect is facing additional charges of eluding, reckless endangerment and child abuse after allegedly stealing a vehicle in Douglas County early Sunday.

According to the Douglas County Sheriff's Office, deputies were notified that a Kia was stolen out of Littleton and found the vehicle entering Palomino Park.

The suspects turned off their headlights and drove away when they noticed deputies in the area, the sheriff's office said. It wasn't long before the vehicle crashed on Westbound C-470 between University Boulevard and Broadway.

After the crash, DCSO said one male ran away on foot and was taken into custody, and the other passengers were released to their guardians.