(Michigan City, IN) - A La Porte man is in custody after stealing a Michigan City Police vehicle. 29 year old Jacob Defelice was being held in the La Porte County Jail without bond.
It all began Friday when police responded to a burglary in progress on Manhattan Street, stating that a man matching the description of the suspect fled on foot and was captured on West 9th Street. Police say Defelice managed to work his handcuffs in front of his body then fled in a police vehicle. A vehicle chase ensued and Defelice was ultimately again near Washington Park.
According to Police, Defelice was wanted at the time in the city of La Porte and in Elkhart County for drug related and other charges.
There was no damage to the police vehicle and it was placed back in service later that day.
