Arrested Texas teen asked for reward money in his own capture

PALMVIEW, Texas (KTRK) -- A fugitive in south Texas asked authorities for the reward money being offered in his own capture.

Deputies in Palmview turned to Facebook to help look for the suspected thief, 19-year-old Brandon Diaz.
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Diaz saw the post and thought it would be funny to leave a comment. It read, "Can I get my own reward."

Deputies responded, "We'll see you very soon."

Authorities made good on that promise, because Diaz was captured moments later.
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Details on how Diaz was captured have not been immediately released.