Good Samaritan forgives man that stole his car and led police on cross-county pursuit
The Good Samaritan said he does not want to press charges against the homeless man that stole his car while driving down to LA.
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Matthew Rodriguez is a digital producer for CBS Los Angeles. He's previously reported for local outlets like the Argonaut and Pasadena Weekly. Matt typically covers breaking news and crime.
Before starting his professional career, Matt attended Loyola Marymount University where he worked for the school's newspaper, The Loyolan. During his final year of college, Matt interned for the Argonaut and wrote a piece titled 8 Unspoken Rules of Being Homeless in Venice. It was nominated for the L.A. Press Club's Best Feature Award.
The Good Samaritan said he does not want to press charges against the homeless man that stole his car while driving down to LA.
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