FORSYTH COUNTY, Ga. — A man who police say robbed a Forsyth County Walmart and led police on a chase in a U-Haul was arrested Sunday.
Officers' body camera video shows the wild chase and arrest play out.
Deputies tried to pull the man over before he sped off in the U-Haul. He led officers on a chase on Georgia 400 before pulling onto Highway 369 eastbound.
Deputies were able to lay down spike strips, which deflated the U-Haul’s tires. When the truck came to a stop in front of a Bojangles, the suspect ran.
Deputies chased after him on foot and appeared to use a Taser on him before taking him into custody.
The thief has not been identified, but the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office said he’s been charged with multiple crimes including theft by shoplifting, drugs charges, DUI, obstruction and driving on a suspended license.
He’s was taken to Forsyth County Jail.
His bond has been set for nearly $40,000.
FCSO Pursuit 3-8-2020On Sunday, March 8th, 2020, FCSO responded to the Wal-Mart on Atlanta Highway in reference to shoplifting. Once located, the suspect fled in a U-Haul truck northbound on GA400. FCSO Deputies placed spike strips on the road and they were successful in deflating the suspect’s tires. A P.I.T. maneuver was unsuccessful just before the suspect turned onto 369 eastbound. The suspect came to a stop in front of Bojangles at 369/306, and ran from the vehicle. He did not get very far before Deputies apprehended him and gave him a ride to the Forsyth County Jail. Charges: Theft by shoplifting Possession of Cocaine Possession of Drug Related Objects Driving Under the Influence of Multiple Substances Obstruction of Law Enforcement Officers Fleeing/Attempting to Elude for a Felony Offense Aggressive Driving Driving While License Suspended or Revoked Bond $39,940.50 #FCSO #StaySafeForsyth #pursuit #youcanrunbutyoucanthide #notinforsyth #whatchagonnadowhenwecomeforyou #youcanrunbutsocanwe #whereyagoin #itsBoTime #uhaulin #hopeyougottheinsurance #gonnaneednewtires #FCSO #StaySafeForsyth
Posted by Forsyth County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday, March 11, 2020
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