News Summary
Christopher Donyae Mosley, 27, has been arrested after fleeing from police during a suspected burglary incident in Austin. The chase involved multiple vehicles and caused damage to four cars. Mosley was found with stolen property linked to an earlier ATM theft case. His arrest has prompted local law enforcement to increase patrols in the area amid rising theft concerns. He is scheduled to appear in court soon.
Austin, Texas – Christopher Donyae Mosley, a 27-year-old man from Friendswood, has been arrested and charged with multiple offenses, including receiving stolen property, possession of burglary or theft tools, and fleeing a peace officer. The incident took place on May 23 when local law enforcement responded to a report of a potential burglary in progress at a business on 6th Street NE.
The initial report indicated that multiple suspects were involved and described two vehicles associated with the incident: a red truck with a chain attached and a white SUV or Jeep. Officer MacCormick, who was part of the Austin Police Department, spotted the red truck on 4th Avenue with two passengers inside. He attempted to initiate a traffic stop; however, the driver sped away as the officer exited his vehicle.
During the subsequent chase, the red truck ignored several stop signs. Officer MacCormick was joined by Sgt. Osborne, who observed the truck enter a nearby parking lot before it re-emerged onto 4th Avenue and drove southbound on 2nd Street NE. In the course of the pursuit, the truck collided with a parked vehicle, resulting in damage to a total of four vehicles. The collision affected a red Mitsubishi Galant, a Chevrolet Cruze, and a maroon Acura, with the Mitsubishi ending up in the front yard of a nearby residence.
Following the crash, Mosley and an unidentified male exited the truck and attempted to flee on foot. Mosley was subsequently apprehended after an officer ordered him to stop while brandishing a handgun.
The red truck driven by Mosley was confirmed to be stolen from Main St. Auto in Albert Lea, along with the similar white Jeep mentioned in the police report. Upon searching the truck, officers discovered a large Pittsburgh brand pry bar, airbags from both the driver and passenger sides, and a heavy-duty chain in the bed of the vehicle.
Investigators linked this incident to a recent ATM theft case in LeRoy, noting similarities in the tools used and the vehicles involved. This connection suggests that Mosley may have been engaged in a series of criminal activities leading up to his arrest.
Mosley is scheduled to appear in court on June 9. His arrest has raised concerns regarding vehicle thefts and related crimes in the Austin area, prompting local law enforcement to increase patrols and surveillance in response to similar incidents.
This case highlights the ongoing challenges that police forces face in curbing theft and ensuring community safety. The swift actions taken by the Austin Police Department in this case may serve as a deterrent to similar criminal activities in the future.
As this situation develops, further details may emerge during Mosley’s upcoming court appearance, which will shed more light on the circumstances surrounding the theft and his alleged involvement in the recent ATM theft investigation.
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