Springfield Car Thief Attempts Getaway After Found In McDonald's Parking Lot

The search for a stolen car in Western Massachusetts led police to a local McDonald's where they apprehended an 18-year-old Springfield man, authorities said.

Donovan Marsh III (left) and the loaded gun found in his possession (right)
Photo Credit: *West Springfield Police on Facebook*

David Cifarelli

02/15/2023 9:12 a.m.

Police found the stolen vehicle in the McDonald's parking lot on Memorial Avenue in West Springfield around 4:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 13, West Springfield Police report.

When officers approached the vehicle, the person inside, later identified as Donovan Marsh III, put on a black ski mask, ran out of the car and dropped a loaded gun.

Officers eventually chased Marsh down and arrested him a short distance away near Mulberry Street, police said.

Marsh was charged with the following:

Receiving a stolen motor vehicle
Carry a firearm without a license
Carry a loaded firearm without a license
Possession of ammunition without a license

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