Cycle Theft Suspect Caught After Chase Through Fullerton, Anaheim

An Anaheim man suspected of stealing a motorcycle was arrested Wednesday after leading Fullerton and Anaheim police on a rush-hour chase through the two cities.

Michael Duncan, 27, was pursued by officers in cars, motorcycles and a helicopter, Fullerton Police Lt. Jeff Roop said. At one point Duncan collided with a motorcycle officer, who was not injured, Roop said.

Roop said the chase began shortly before 5 p.m. when a Fullerton police officer attempted to stop the motorcyclist near Valencia Drive and State College Boulevard for a traffic violation. When the suspect tried to get away, the officer radioed for assistance and learned that the motorcycle had been reported stolen from Anaheim.

The cyclist sped to the Orange Freeway and headed south. The Anaheim Police Department’s helicopter, Angel, assisted during the 15-minute pursuit, Roop said.

The suspect was captured in Anaheim as he left the freeway at Katella Avenue. “A couple of units were waiting there and blocked the off-ramp,” Roop said.

Duncan was arrested on suspicion of vehicle theft, possession of stolen property, evading arrest, reckless driving and hit and run, Roop said.