Alleged Car Thief Caught After Chase, Crash
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DALLAS COUNTY (CBSDFW.COM) - A man who allegedly stole a car in Mesquite Monday, was caught Wednesday.
The Dallas County Sheriff's Department says a deputy pulled over Chivas Blair Smith, 41, at Walnut Hill near Denton Drive.
As the officer was conducting his background search, Smith allegedly took off.
A chase ensued and Smith crashed into a tree off Webb Chapel as he tried to turn into a business's parking lot. Smith was not seriously hurt.
The Sheriff's Department says Smith likely faces charges for felony evading arrest, unauthorized use of a vehicle and theft.
He was most recently booked into jail for theft of property over $2,500, but less than $30,000 on February 4.
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