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Gwinnett men accused of stealing car from a Dollar General, leading deputies on chase

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WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ga. — Two Lawrenceville men were arrested after stealing a vehicle Tuesday afternoon, according to the sheriff’s office.

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On May 19, Washington County deputies received a report that a vehicle was stolen from a Dollar General in Davisboro.

Deputies said the suspect hopped into the car and sped away. Davisboro police came to assist deputies using computer technology to track the car to Eatonton.

Shortly after, Eatonton officers spotted the vehicle, but the driver refused to stop, leading to a chase.

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The chase came to a halt when the vehicle crashed into a wooded area. The driver ran away but was quickly caught after a short foot chase.

Authorities arrested Trabian Pass, 35, and Randy Urrutia-Pena, 30, both of Lawrenceville.

The pair is charged with theft of a motor vehicle. The investigation is ongoing.

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