A suspected car thief was arrested Tuesday after a short pursuit, according to a media log from the Napa Police Department:
On 4/26/11 at approximately 1000 hours, officers saw suspect Timothy Holbrook (34 years) driving in the 2100 block of Shurtleff Ave.
When officers tried to conduct a traffic stop, Holbrook quickly eluded officers by parking in a nearby apartment complex. Officers canvassed the area and found Holbrook walking on Shurtleff Ave near Shetler Ave. Officers determined Holbrook was on parole and located the vehicle he abandoned at the apartment complex.
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Officers soon discovered that the vehicle he abandoned was one of three vehicles stolen during a commercial burglary at Vasser Chevrolet that occurred on 4/20/11.
After being interviewed, Holbrook was booked for burglary, vehicle theft and possession of stolen property, according to the police log.
