Deputies catch 11-year-old driving stolen Subaru

KING-TV, Seattle-Tacoma, Wash.

SEATTLE — The King County Sheriff's Office said deputies had to use a tricky maneuver Wednesday afternoon to stop an 11-year-old boy who stole a car and was driving recklessly.

The King County Sheriff's Office tweeted that the boy was seen driving recklessly at South 167 Street and Military Road at about 3:45 p.m. PT. A detective followed and then patrol deputies arrived and initiated a pursuit.

Patrol deputies used a precision immobilization technique (PIT) to stop the car. Using a PIT, the pursuing car forces a fleeing car to abruptly turn sideways, causing the driver to lose control and stop.

Here's how the maneuver works:

The boy was taken into custody at 3:51 p.m. No one was injured.

The Sheriff's Office said the boy stole the red Subaru Impreza after finding a hide-a-key.

Detectives are investigating.