Monterey man accused of stealing car and leading police on a chase in Marina

A Monterey man is accused of stealing a car and running from police at the Motel 6 on Reservation Rd. in Marina Wednesday around midnight.

Police said Ricardo Gamboa Carranza, 26, arrested after he was spotted inside a stolen car. As officers spotted the car, Carranza allegedly ran and led them on a foot chase in the woods.

During their search, officers said they found items inside the car, believed to be stolen from multiple sources in Seaside and Salinas.

Police are still searching for a female passenger who was in the car with Carranza.

Anyone with information on this case or believes they may have has something stolen related to this suspect, is asked to call Marina Police at 831-884-1210.

Carranza was charged with car theft, possession of stolen property, delaying or obstructing an officer, possession of drug paraphernalia and driving on a suspended driver’s license.