Man in stolen Mercedes led VSP on chase, Stafford County deputies say

STAFFORD COUNTY, Va. ( DC News Now ) — The Stafford County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) said a person was detained after they allegedly led state police on a chase in a stolen car.

Around 10:38 a.m. on July 1, a deputy responded to the First Auto Gallery LLC, located on Derrick Lane, for a business alarm.

Once at the scene, deputies found the front door shattered and learned five Mercedes-Benz key fobs were missing.

After reviewing the businesses’ camera footage, investigtors found that the incident occurred on June 30 just after 11 p.m.

Deputies said two men allegedly used a rock to break the glass and enter the shop.

After stealing the key fobs, one man drove off in a Mercedes and hit a parked vehicle. The second man also drove away in a Mercedes.

The SCSO said one of the stolen cars was spotted driving recklessly on Interstate 95 in Prince William County by Virginia State Police.

The driver was involved in a pursuit with police and was detained.

The Mercedes was recovered; however, the second car has not been located.

The sheriff’s office asks anyone with information to call Detective Warnick at 540-658-4450.

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