A San Rafael police officer arrested a suspected car burglar after a vehicle chase in Terra Linda.
The officer witnessed the suspect stealing a bag from a vehicle on Golden Hinde Boulevard at about 9 p.m. Monday, police Sgt. Justin Graham said. The officer pursued the suspect, who drove a pickup truck to a dead-end street.
Police detained the driver and a passenger escaped. Police found narcotics, a loaded handgun and stolen property, Graham said.
Steven Austin Bearce II, 45, of Vallejo was arrested on suspicion of burglary, conspiracy, five drug offenses and three weapons offenses. Police allege he is a convicted felon.
Bearce remained in custody at the Marin County Jail on Tuesday in lieu of $50,000 bail.
