A man in Indiana is facing charges in several counties after allegedly stealing items from multiple Kohl’s locations and leading the authorities on a chase when they tried to pursue him.
According to reports, the situation began last August at a Kohl’s store in Greenwood. They notified the authorities and reported that they believed someone had stolen more than $500 of clothing. A few days later, the police received a second call from the location informing them that they were the victims of a second incident, and believed it was the suspect from the previous alleged theft.
While investigating the situation, the police learned that someone had stolen from a Kohl’s in Franklin on several occasions. When the alleged suspect visited the location at the beginning of November, the store manager attempted to run after him when he left the store, but the man quickly drove away. Approximately ten days later, the same individual was reportedly caught swiping more items, and the police found him driving nearby. When they tried to perform a traffic stop, he allegedly forced them to chase him until they used a PIT maneuver, and the tires were punctured.
The man reportedly got out of the vehicle and tried to run, but the police used a taser to stop him. When they talked to him, he allegedly said he did not stop when they tried to pull him over because he believed he had active warrants and would be arrested, and he wanted to give his girlfriend money in advance of the potential legal troubles.
The man was taken into custody and booked into the Johnson County Jail. He is facing multiple charges, including theft, theft with prior conversion, and interfering with law enforcement by using a vehicle. According to reports, he is facing similar charges in Marion and Hendricks counties. At the time this was written, facility records indicated that he had not yet posted bond.
If you or someone you love is suspected of a theft offense, contact Orange County criminal defense lawyer Staycie R. Sena at (949) 477-8088 for a consultation now.