By Shawn Henry 
Authorities in Ohio say two teenage girls allegedly stole a staff member’s car from a group home in Dayton and led police on a high-speed chase that spanned multiple jurisdictions and reached speeds near 100 mph.
The incident began around 1:15 a.m. last Monday, when police say the teens, ages 13 and 15, took the vehicle from the group home in Montgomery County and drove north toward Bowling Green. According to authorities, Bowling Green police were alerted after a license plate reader flagged the stolen vehicle near Route 25 and Demps Road.
Dash camera video shows officers attempting to conduct a traffic stop, but the driver, later identified as the 13-year-old, fled instead. Police said they were not aware at the time that the driver and passenger were juveniles. The pursuit continued through the area, with the stolen vehicle reportedly passing Perrysburg police during the chase.
Investigators later learned the teens were residents of a group home and allegedly took the car after a caregiver confiscated their cellphones earlier that evening. Authorities said the incident escalated quickly once the vehicle was taken.
The chase came to an end near the intersection of Route 25 and Interstate 475, where the stolen car struck another vehicle. The driver of the other car was not injured, according to police.
After the crash, both teens exited the vehicle and attempted to run from the scene before being taken into custody. The 13-year-old sustained a shoulder injury and was transported to a hospital, where she remains hospitalized. The 15-year-old was taken into custody and appeared before a judge later that day in Wood County Juvenile Court. She was appointed legal counsel and ordered to remain in custody.
Both teens are charged with receiving stolen property and failure to comply with police orders. Authorities said the case may ultimately be transferred to the county where the teens reside. The 15-year-old is scheduled to return to court on Jan. 15.
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