Californian who allegedly stole vehicle in Colorado found under Solomon bridge

SOLOMON, Kan. (WIBW) – A person from California who allegedly stole a car in Colorado was discovered hiding beneath a bridge in Solomon, Kansas.

The Dickinson Co. Sheriff’s Workplace says that simply after 12:30 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 5, the Salina Police Division notified it {that a} stolen black Mercedes GL Coupe had been headed east on I-70 at round 150 mph.

Officers famous that the $70,800 car had been reported stolen after it was fraudulently bought by a suspect with a false id in Colorado. The suspect was ultimately recognized as Matthew Walden Olson, 43, of San Francisco.

Deputies stated they rapidly discovered the car within the space of W. seventh St., and Maple St. in Solomon, nonetheless, it was unoccupied. They stated they have been in a position to collect an outline of Olson and deployed a drone and Okay-9 unit.

Officers indicated that the Okay-9 rapidly discovered the suspect hiding beneath a bridge close to W. fifth and Maple St. He was apprehended and once more tried to supply a false identify to deputies.

As soon as Olson was positively recognized, he was booked into the Dickinson Co. Jail on the theft of a car, interference with regulation enforcement, id theft and possession of medication.

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