An 18-year-old from Taunton found himself in custody following a high-speed chase and subsequent foot pursuit after allegedly stealing a car from a Norwood dealership. The Norwood Police Department took to social media to detail the series of events that resulted in the arrest of Avante Dos Santos Teixeira on multiple charges including larceny of a motor vehicle and negligent operation of a motor vehicle.
The incident began around 3:30 pm when Norwood PD was alerted to the theft from Boch Nissan. In a Facebook post, the department detailed how units responded and gave chase after locating the stolen vehicle, which had a license plate attached by then. Teixeira, upon noticing the officers, sped off leading to a pursuit that eventually went cold, before officers received a tip from a witness about the vehicle's location.
The pursuit phase culminated with the discovery of the abandoned vehicle and Teixeira, who had discarded his sweatshirt in an attempt to evade arrest. He was spotted at Mr Franks gas station and was apprehended by police while walking away onto Walnut St. The Norwood Police Department's social media update concluded with an acknowledgment of the 'exceptional work by the officers on scene,' and gratitude towards the citizen who played a key role in the apprehension of the suspect.
Teixeira now faces charges including unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, fail to stop for police, and negligent operation of a motor vehicle. The quick resolution of this event underscores the effectiveness of community-police collaboration, a point emphasized by Norwood Police in their public statement. Details about Teixeira's arraignment or plea have not been made available at this time.
