Police investigating after stolen car crashes into Coles River in Swansea

Swansea police are investigating after they say a car was stolen before the vehicle crashed into the Coles River Tuesday afternoon.

Around 12:08 p.m., Swansea Police responded to a reported motor vehicle crash on Pearse Road and found a car submerged in the water.

Police say the car was reported stolen shortly before the crash, according to Swansea police.

An initial investigation found that the vehicle struck a utility pole before entering the water.

Police say the suspect behind the wheel exited the vehicle after it entered the water and fled the scene in a waiting vehicle.

The car was eventually removed from the water.

No one was hurt in the incident, police say.

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