On the morning of June 9, 2016, the Pacific Grove Police Department was notified that a truck had been stolen from the 100 block of Sloat Street. At 11:30 a.m., one of the Parking Enforcement Officers observed a truck matching that description and broadcast it to our officers. A Pacific Grove Officer observed the vehicle and initiated a traffic stop in the 600 block of Laine Street in Monterey. The driver of the vehicle attempted to evade the officer by driving east on Laine Street and then turning onto Reeside Ave, which dead ends at the Presidio of Monterey fence. The vehicle came to a stop when it struck the fence and retaining wall.

The driver and passenger fled on foot from the scene, ignoring the officer’s emergency equipment.

Officers from the Monterey Police Department and Pacific Grove Police Department canvassed the area and the driver of the vehicle was taken into custody by MPD officers. The passenger of the vehicle, described as a male, aged 20-30 in a gray shirt and light-colored pants is still at large.

If anyone has information about the passenger, please contact the Pacific Grove Police Department at 831-648-3143.

The suspect has been identified as Adrian Chronister and will be booked at the Monterey County Jail.