In the early morning darkness, DeSoto Police officers on patrol disrupted a car burglary in progress, leading to a foot chase and an arrest, the department detailed through a social media post. Last Friday at 3:30 AM, officers were surveying the parking lot of a local hotel on N. IH-35E Service Road when they spotted 38-year-old Christopher Ray Hinchliffe inside a vehicle with its alarm sounding, according to the DeSoto Police Department.
As the officers approached, Hinchliffe, hailing from Red Oak, vacated the vehicle, leading police on a chase into wooded terrain adjacent to the hotel. With assistance from the K9 unit and a drone, Hinchliffe was taken into custody without injury to him or any officers involved. During the foot pursuit, the suspect was wearing a backpack that contained multiple items identified as stolen from the burglarized vehicle.
Evidence found at the scene indicated an attempted carjacking, as the vehicle's steering column showed signs of tampering. Now in custody, Hinchliffe is facing charges that include evading arrest and theft. "Chief Costa commends Delta Shift for their excellent teamwork in safely apprehending a suspect," the DeSoto Police Department said, emphasizing the effective coordination among the DeSoto Police officers.
