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A person who stole a semi-truck hauling over $1 million value of recent Corvettes from an Arizona truck cease instructed deputies he solely took the truck as a result of he wanted a experience residence after being launched from jail, authorities stated Thursday.
Isaiah Walker, 23, of Lawton, Oklahoma, assaulted and robbed a truck driver on the Loves Truck Cease in Willcox close to Interstate 10, the Cochise County Sheriff’s Workplace stated.
Walker was speaking to the sufferer about his truckload and “lulled him into a way of safety” earlier than grabbing the sufferer and throwing him from the cab, in keeping with the sheriff’s workplace.
Walker allegedly drove away within the semi, which was transporting 10 Chevrolet C8 Corvettes with an estimated worth of over $1.25 million.
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The semi-truck was transporting 10 Chevrolet C8 Corvettes with an estimated worth of over $1.25 million. (Cochise County Sheriff’s Workplace)
A deputy noticed the stolen truck and tried to tug the automobile over, however officers stated the motive force refused to cease. The driving force sped away recklessly, forcing different autos to go away the roadway.
The stolen truck finally stopped and Walker was taken into custody.
Isaiah Walker, 23, of Lawton, Oklahoma, instructed authorities that the Corvettes weren’t the explanation he stole the truck, claiming he was simply looking for a experience residence after being launched from jail, the sheriff’s workplace stated. (Cochise County Sheriff’s Workplace)
“Walker admitted to stealing the automobile and suggested that the Corvettes weren’t the explanation and that he wanted a truck to get residence as he had simply been launched from jail,” the sheriff’s workplace stated.
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Walker was booked into the Cochise County Jail on a number of felony prices together with theft, 11 counts of theft of technique of transportation and felony theft.
In the meantime, the semi-truck was recovered with none harm and launched to the unique driver so he might proceed along with his supply, Willcox Police Chief Dale Hadfield stated.
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“The deputy and officer confirmed nice restraint and persistence in bringing a severe crime to a peaceable decision, all whereas maintaining the property of others from being broken,” the chief stated.
