It took a vehicle and foot pursuit, but Constable Deputies were able to arrest a suspected thief who stole a pizza delivery car in Atascocita over the weekend.
According to reports from PCT 4, on August 19, 2018 a deputy with Constable Mark Herman's Office located a vehicle that he recognized as being stolen earlier on that day.
The deputy initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle...However, the driver reportedly refused to stop and fled.
After a short pursuit, the suspect exited the vehicle and continued evading on foot. Constable Deputies located the suspect hiding in the bushes a short distance away.
The suspect was identified as 40-year-old James Akoma from Atascocita. The investigation revealed that Akoma is suspected of having stolen the vehicle from a pizza delivery person earlier in the day.
"James Akoma" was arrested, booked into the Harris County jail and charged with Evading in a Motor Vehicle and Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle. He received a total bond amount of $6,000.00 out of the 208th District Court." - Constable Mark Herman