Police: Suspect stealing wheels and tires crashes after leading officers on chase in NW Harris Co.

Friday, January 26, 2018
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A high-speed chase ended in a dramatic crash in northwest Harris County Friday morning.

The Houston Police Department tried to pull over a truck, but the driver refused to stop leading police on a short pursuit down Highway 290.
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The suspect eventually lost control and crashed his truck at Huffmeister and FM 529.

Police say the driver crawled out of a broken window and tried to run, but officers were able to stop and arrest him.

Investigators say it appears the man was in a stolen truck stealing wheels and tires off other vehicles.
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Police found a set of wheels and tires to a Jeep inside of the suspect's vehicle.

The man was taken to the hospital for minor injuries.
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