Police: Stolen car found crashed

CINCINNATI - Police are searching for the driver that crashed a stolen car early Wednesday morning.

The wreck happened just after 12 a.m. at the intersection of Warsaw Avenue and Wilder Avenue in Price Hill.

Police say they began pursuing a driver in a stolen car from the Jake Sweeney auto lot in Carthage. Officers lost the car, but caught up with it a short time later, finding it crashed into a fence.

The driver fled the scene of the accident, but the passenger, a juvenile, was detained.

Police have recovered the driver's shoes and cell phone, but have not released his identity.

If you have any information about this crime, please call Crime Stoppers at (513) 352-3040. Text tips to CRIMES (2-7-4-6-3-7) with "CINTip:" at the beginning of the message. You don't have to give your name and you may be eligible for a reward if your tips lead to an arrest.