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California law enforcement officers have apprehended a suspect whose trademark is stealing high-end cars like this Sea Wolf Gray C8 Corvette coupe.
The Regional Auto Theft Task Force of the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office tracked the suspect, Adelino Araujo Jr., while driving a stolen Stingray and eventually arrested him in the parking lot of a mall after a foot chase.
Authorities discovered Araujo was in possession of an unregistered handgun, $20,000 in cash, and key fobs for other potentially stolen vehicles.
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He’s been charged with vehicle theft, possession of stolen property, carrying a concealed firearm, and resisting arrest. Once he’s been taken care of in California, he’ll be extradited to Georgia, where he’s wanted in connection with several violent crimes.
In a Facebook post, the sheriff’s office said: “Thanks to our relentless pursuit and the support of our task force partners, including the San Jose Police Department, justice is on the road to victory!”
Source:
Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office
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