Car stolen from dealership in Montebello; suspect arrested
MONTEBELLO -- Police arrested a man Thursday on suspicion of stealing a car from a Whittier Boulevard auto dealership, authorities said.
Luis Diaz, 39, of Los Angeles was booked on suspicion of auto theft, as well as on an outstanding arrest warrant, Montebello police Lt. Andy Vuncanon said.
He's accused of stealing a 2009 Chevrolet Impala from Chevrolet of Montebello, 310 W. Whittier Blvd., the lieutenant said.
An employee had left the keys in the Impala while working an another nearby car about 12:30 p.m. when Diaz jumped in and drove off, Vuncanon said.
The worker called police and provided a description of the stolen car and thief, he said.
Officers spotted the car driving near the Montebello Town Center and summoned backup as they followed the Impala westbound on the 60 Freeway.
Police ultimately pulled over the Impala and arrested Diaz without incident at the 60 Freeway and Atlantic Boulevard in East Los Angeles, Vuncanon said.
Luis Diaz, 39, of Los Angeles was booked on suspicion of auto theft, as well as on an outstanding arrest warrant, Montebello police Lt. Andy Vuncanon said.
He's accused of stealing a 2009 Chevrolet Impala from Chevrolet of Montebello, 310 W. Whittier Blvd., the lieutenant said.
An employee had left the keys in the Impala while working an another nearby car about 12:30 p.m. when Diaz jumped in and drove off, Vuncanon said.
The worker called police and provided a description of the stolen car and thief, he said.
Officers spotted the car driving near the Montebello Town Center and summoned backup as they followed the Impala westbound on the 60 Freeway.
Police ultimately pulled over the Impala and arrested Diaz without incident at the 60 Freeway and Atlantic Boulevard in East Los Angeles, Vuncanon said.
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