a SUSPECTED CAR THIEF ELUDED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS OUTSIDE OF THE SANTA CRUZ COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT TUESDAY MORNING. AROUND 8 A-M, AUTO THEFT REDUCTION TASK FORCE OFFICERS SPOTTED A VEHICLE, REPORTED STOLEN FROM SANTA CRUZ, PARKED OUT SIDE THE COURTHOUSE. OFFICERS QUESTIONED THE PASSENGER AND ARRESTED HER ON AN OUTSTANDING WARRANT. MEANWHILE THE DRIVER 24 YEAR OLD THOMAS ROBERT KOCH APPARENTLY SAW THE POLICE APPROACH THE CAR AND FLED THE SCENE. THERE IS AN ARREST WARRANT PENDING FOR KOCH.
