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4 youths arrested after hijacked vehicle involved in crash on West Bluff

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Four youth were arrested Wednesday after a hijacked vehicle was involved in a crash at Main and University.

Peoria police say a vehicle was stolen at gunpoint in the 1400 block of North Ellis just after 8 p.m. The vehicle was later involved in the crash near Bradley University. Those involved in the crash suffered minor injuries.

Police say a 12-year-old, two 13-year-olds, and 18-year-old Sentaries Farmer fled the stolen vehicle on foot, but were later arrested.

Tim is the News Director at WCBU Peoria Public Radio.