Costa Mesa Police Chase Down Juveniles Accused of Stealing Automotive on Foot

Cops in Orange County got their exercise in to end the week — they had to chase down a handful of alleged juvenile delinquents accused of jacking a car … and the video’s wild.

Costa Mesa PD tells TMZ … officers came across a vehicle that had been reported stolen Friday in the middle of the day — and when they tried initiating a stop, we’re told the car didn’t come to a stop … so the police had to give chase.

We’re told there was a short pursuit, which ended with the subjects of the vehicle bailing on the car … and cops having to chase them down on foot — something captured on camera.