Dive summary:
- A man is now facing felony charges after being caught going through residents’ trash cans collecting recyclables and evading arrest.
- A resident called the police after seeing someone going through his garbage can; when police found the suspect, a high-speed chase reaching 100 mph ensued.
- The man eventually surrendered; after bags of recyclables were found in his car, the man faces prowling and felony evading charges.
From the article:
Police responded to the area and located the suspected thief by the description of his car provided by the homeowner.
Officers attempted to stop the man, but he fled, leading police on a five-minute chase northbound on Hwy. 99 from Elk Grove Blvd. at speeds reaching 100 mph, said police.
The driver eventually pulled over and surrendered without incident on the side of the highway just south of Sheldon Rd., police said. ...