Police: Hit and run suspect causes several crashes in Osceola County

OSCEOLA COUNTY, Fla. — A suspected car thief who police say was responsible for several crashes throughout Osceola County was arrested by deputies Tuesday morning.

According to Kissimmee Police, the man, whom they are not identifying, was involved in a crash on Oak Street near Forrest Avenue just before 8 a.m.

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After the crash, the man then ran from the scene and broke into a nearby home, took some keys and stole a car that was sitting in the driveway.

Police say the suspect then crashed the stolen car through a gate at the Kissimmee Gateway Airport where the car broke down.

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Detectives said the man then ran toward a helicopter and was confronted by security before he then stole a pickup and drove off.

About 30 minutes later, the suspect crashed the stolen pickup into a car carrier on the Florida Turnpike and drove away again.

After interviewing witnesses, Florida Highway Troopers put out a description of the pickup which was later spotted by Osceola deputies.

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Deputies then chased the pickup to the area of Partin Settlement and U.S. Route 192 where they were able to take the driver into custody.

Investigators have not released the name of the suspect or the exact charges he is facing.

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