Two suspects from Gainesville were arrested on the morning of Saturday, May 3, after officers found a stolen car right after the alleged theft.
Kevin Holbrook with the Gainesville Police Department said De’Anthony Jermaine Coley, 18, and Dorian Scott Jackson, 20, were spotted in the vehicle stolen near Collins Drive.
“They were able to get the vehicle to a safe location, a safe stop, at which point the driver ran on foot, leading officers on a foot pursuit,” Holbrook said. “Officers were able to catch the individual, take him into custody, as well as a passenger in the vehicle.”
The duo allegedly broke into multiple vehicles overnight.
“We believe that this duo was acting alone, however, we do encourage the public to ensure that they are locking their vehicles and make sure they do not leave their keys in the vehicles,” Holbrook said.
Holbrook added that the suspects were able to steal the car because the owner had left the keys inside.
Coley and Jackson were charged with theft, loitering and prowling.
