ATLANTA — A 21-year-old man suspected of looking into cars has been charged with the same crime over 90 times.
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On Jan. 11, Atlanta officers were reportedly told two men were looking into cars in the parking lot at 1801 Howell Mill Road.
Authorities say they were last spotted leaving the area in a gray Tesla. Officers found the Tesla near Northside Drive and 16th Street.
Once the suspects spotted the police, they allegedly sped away.
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Video shows APD air unit tracking the car to Cairo and Jett streets, where the car crashed and the suspects ran away.
After a lengthy search, a K9 officer found the driver, identified as Montavious Sanders.
Officers learned that Sanders is a convicted felon. Jail records show that since 2019, Sanders has been charged with entering auto over 90 times.
After searching the car, officers also reportedly found a stolen gun.
Sanders is charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime, reckless conduct, and several traffic violations.
Officers did not identify the passenger.
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