Stolen car suspect crashes through fences, hits vehicles before Fairfield police make arrest

Police say this all began with a call from a realtor just before 2 Tuesday afternoon. She'd come to a house here on Cambridge Street, went inside briefly, and left her keys in the car in the driveway. Upon her coming out of the house, she realized that her vehicle was driving out of the driveway. And she also noticed that there was a bicycle left behind. Fairfield Police say Michael Clapp, who's a convicted felon, was behind the wheel of the stolen SUV. A nearby officer spotted it and tried to pull Clapp over. And the vehicle fled at a high rate of speed. Police didn't chase Clapp, but the trouble didn't end. They say Clapp tore across South Benson Marina, crashed through a chain barrier, and kept going into the Jennings Beach parking lot. The vehicle continued at a high rate of speed at this time in the afternoon, creating a very dangerous situation. Police say Clapp then smashed into a chain link fence and hit several cars causing thousands of dollars worth of damage. Officers ultimately used tire deflation devices to stop the SUV near Reef Road and Quincy Street. These things happen when you least expect it, but you should be very diligent, ensuring that your keys are not left in your vehicle, that your vehicle is locked at all times, and that you're always aware and call 911 if you've got something that happened. That was arraigned on several charges, including larceny of a motor vehicle, criminal mischief and engaging police in a pursuit. He remains in custody on bond and is due back in court next month. In Fairfield, Marissa Alter, News 12.