Pott. Co. Sheriff's Office: Home Invasion, Car Theft Suspect Arrested In Prague

Pottawatomie County law officers are looking for a home invasion and car theft suspect, the sheriff's office reported Wednesday.

Wednesday, October 30th 2019, 12:51 pm

By: News 9

Pott. Co. Sheriff's Office: Home Invasion, Car Theft Suspect Arrested In Prague

Pottawatomie County law officers said a home invasion and car theft suspect has been arrested Wednesday afternoon in Prague.

Authorities were searching for Phillip Wimmer, a suspect in several car thefts and a home invasion that occurred early Wednesday, Pottawatomie County sheriff's office Lt. Steven Sample said.

Wimmer was chased by Prague police when he ditched a stolen vehicle. Police said he ran away into the woods near EW1120 and Highway 99.

He was later located and taken into custody.

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