UPDATE: THURSDAY 2/9/2023 10:19 p.m.

(COLORADO SPRINGS) — The suspect who was arrested for stealing a car after being chased by bystanders has been identified as 31-year-old Deandre Winston-Whitfield.

Winston-Whitfield ran from the scene of the crash involving the stolen car, and when he was confronted by a witness, he hit the witness with a flash light before being detained by other witnesses, according to CSPD.

CSPD said Winston-Whitfield had allegedly caused a total of four crashes before being detained.

UPDATE: THURSDAY 02/09/2023 3:57 p.m.

The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) said members of the community chased down a car theft suspect on foot after the suspect crashed into three vehicles, Thursday afternoon on Feb. 9.

  • Car theft suspect detained by citizens, causes multiple crashes
    Courtesy of FOX21 News’ Photojournalist Dre Vazquez
  • Car theft suspect detained by citizens, causes multiple crashes
    Courtesy of FOX21 News’ Photojournalist Dre Vazquez
  • Car theft suspect detained by citizens, causes multiple crashes
    Courtesy of FOX21 News’ Photojournalist Dre Vazquez
  • Car theft suspect detained by citizens, causes multiple crashes
    Courtesy of FOX21 News’ Photojournalist Dre Vazquez
  • Crashes near South Circle Dr may be linked to car theft
    Courtesy of FOX21 News’ Photojournalist Dre Vazquez

According to CSPD, an owner of a Jeep was warming their car when the suspect entered the car and drove off near the 800 block of Circle Drive.

The suspect hit a vehicle as he was being chased by the owner of the Jeep on foot. The suspect continued down Circle Drive approaching Fountain when he rear-ended a second vehicle. He then proceeded to do donuts in the stolen Jeep at a parking lot when he hit a light post.

The suspect continued on Circle Drive into Fountain when he hit a third vehicle causing it to roll over. After the crash, the suspect ran from the scene and was pursued and detained by community members until officers arrived.

The suspect is a 31-year-old man with multiple warrants, Motor Vehicle Theft charges, five counts of Reckless Driving and possible assault, per CSPD.

ORIGINAL STORY: Crashes near South Circle Dr may be linked to car theft

THURSDAY 02/09/2023 2:21 p.m.

The Colorado Springs Police Department (CSPD) is reporting a rollover crash that may be linked to a car theft, Thursday afternoon on Feb. 9.

Crashes near South Circle Dr may be linked to car theft
Courtesy of FOX21 News’ Photojournalist Dre Vazquez

CSPD said a car theft may have led to at least three crashes near East Fountain Boulevard and South Circle Drive. The incident may also be hit-and-run or road rage related, according to CSPD. Officers are still trying to determine the case.

At this time, no injuries have been reported. The crash investigation is ongoing.

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