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SIOUX FALLS, S.D.(KELO.com) — A car left unattended and running leads to numerous accidents yesterday (Monday) afternoon.
According to the Sioux Falls Police, at 4 o’clock yesterday afternoon, an owner left their car running at the 6600 block of West 14th Street.
The suspect hopped into the car and drove away.
A short time later an officer spotted the car near 26th Street and I-29. The officer activated his lights, trying to stop the car when the car took off at a high rate of speed.
The officer did not pursue the suspect due to the high speed.
The car went east on 26th Street and hit another vehicle after running a red light. He then continued on 26th Street, and then going south on Louise.
The stolen car ran a red light at 4ist and Louise, hitting two more cars.
The vehicle became disabled and the suspect ran from the vehicle.
18-year old Caesar Jesus Balle of Sioux Falls was found in the laundry room of an apartment building in the 3200 block of West 43rd Street.
He was arrested and charged with numerous counts including grand theft, felony hit and run and no driver’s license.
