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Teen Arrested For Palo Alto Armed Carjacking

PALO ALTO (CBS SF) - Officers arrested a man suspected in an armed carjacking in Palo Alto last November, according to police.

Police believe that 18-year-old Poasi Toliseli is responsible for an armed carjacking that occurred in the 3300 block of Park Boulevard on Nov.  13.

East Palo Alto police chased Toliseli in the stolen car immediately following the theft, but were unable to catch him after he exited the vehicle and fled on foot.

The car was recovered and returned to the victims.

Palo Alto police detectives continued to investigate the case and arrested Toliseli on Feb. 10 at Butte College, located in Oroville.

He is being held in Santa Clara County Jail on suspicion of carjacking, police said.

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