Suspect arrested with help from citizens in Winton

WINTON, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A idiosyncratic who was suspected of stealing a car successful Winton was arrested by the California Highway Patrol with the assistance of a idiosyncratic who was acquainted with the situation.

CHP says that a unfortunate shared details online of a missing car, erstwhile idiosyncratic spotted the car parked successful town. 

The fishy returned, got in, and drove off, and was followed astatine a region and yet was blocked by citizens adjacent Walnut and Vine avenues. 

California Highway Patrol

California Highway Patrol

California Highway Patrol

California Highway Patrol

The suspect, according to CHP, tried to run, but didn’t marque it far. He was rapidly located and detained until officers arrived.

Officers accidental the car was stolen, and the fishy was taken into custody.

CHP says, “While we’re thankful the conveyance was recovered and nary 1 was earnestly injured, this is not thing CHP recommends nether immoderate circumstances.” 

“Taking matters into your ain hands tin enactment you and others successful superior danger,” said CHP.