SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Feb. 28, 2023 (Gephardt Daily) — Salt Lake City police arrested a suspect Monday night in the theft of a truck.
The investigation started at 5:41 p.m. “when a SLCPD patrol officer spotted a stolen truck near California Avenue and Fortune Road,” a police news release says.
“As the officer followed the truck, the driver, later identified as Pablo Martinez-Calata, jumped out of the truck, and ran off.”
Additional officers responded to secure the area and start looking for the man.
“With the help of a SLCPD K-9 Squad, and a Utah Highway Patrol (UHP) helicopter, officers found Martinez-Calata hiding in a dumpster and safely took him into custody,” the police statement says.
“Officers booked Martinez-Calata into the Salt Lake County Metro Jail on charges of possession of a stolen vehicle and failure to stop at the command of law enforcement.”
The SLCPD reminds community members of the following tips to help prevent vehicle thefts:
- Do not leave your car unattended while running.
- Roll up the windows and lock all the doors.
- Don’t leave valuables inside your vehicle, including firearms.
