An alleged car thief's bout of criminal activity came to a stop after a chase and standoff with the Grant County Sheriff's Office (GCSO). The suspect, identified as 43-year-old Frank Phong Phan, led deputies on a 12-minute pursuit through Marion, Indiana, before crashing into a wooded area and engaging in a 49-minute standoff, as reported by FOX59.

On Friday, at around 4:48 p.m., GCSO deputies attempted to pull over a vehicle, reported stolen to the Fort Wayne Police Department on December 1, near 22nd and Washington Streets. The driver, later pursued by law enforcement, fled despite commands to exit the vehicle, speeding through various streets, including a farm field, where driving the stolen gray 2010 Audi SUV for about a quarter-mile, he crashed, according to details from a WISH-TV report.

Authorities considered Phan to be "armed and dangerous" due to a prior criminal history and an active warrant out of Ohio. After the crash, deputies initiated a standoff, using loudspeakers and attempting to call Phan's phone, to no avail. Ending the impasse, the sheriff's office employed an armored vehicle to physically apprehend Phan, who ultimately surrendered peacefully, outlined in an article by WTHR.

Phan now faces several preliminary charges, including auto theft, resisting law enforcement, unlawful possession or use of a legend drug, possession of marijuana, and reckless driving. The sheriff's office underscored their resolve in a statement obtained by WISH-TV, with Sheriff Del Garcia stating, "If you come to Grant County with the intent to commit crimes, know this — we will have a place for you in the Grant County Jail. Our deputies work tirelessly to ensure the safety of our community, and we will hold criminals accountable for their actions." In the escapade that lasting 12 minutes across various terrains, no injuries were reported during the chase.