Atascadero Police arrested a 14-year-old on suspicion of carjacking and robbery Saturday afternoon.
According to city officials, police officers responded to the 7400 block of Santa Ysabel Avenue around 12:30 p.m. for reports of a stolen vehicle.
According to victim and witness statements, the suspect had robbed the driver of personal property before brandishing a weapon and stealing the car.
Atascadero paramedics treated two victims for pepper spray exposure.
Officers found the stolen vehicle being driven near Sycamore Rd. and Soledad Ave. where a short pursuit ensued.
The suspect got out of the vehicle and fled on foot towards the Salinas Riverbed, but officers made contact shortly after, according to authorities.
A 14-year-old juvenile was arrested and transported to the Juvenile Services Center in San Luis Obispo.
The teen is facing felony charges of carjacking, robbery, evading an officer and resisting/obstructing/delaying an officer.
