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DC Car Thief Captured In Arlington: Police

A 21-year-old Washington D.C. car thief was arrested after leading police on a brief foot chase in Virginia, authorities said.

Keonte Marshall 

Keonte Marshall 

Photo Credit: ACPD

Keonte Marshall was behind the wheel of the stolen car spotted by an officer in Arlington on 10th Street N. at Wilson Boulevard around 10:35 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13, Arlington County police said.

The driver stopped the vehicle as per officers' instructions, but Marshall fled the car on foot, police said. Marshall was eventually arrested and during a search of the vehicle, a stolen license plate was recovered. 

No injuries were reported. Marshall was arrested and charged with Unauthorized Use of a Vehicle, Obstruction of Justice and Buying/Receiving Stolen Goods. He was held without bond. 

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