Maybe thought if he left the city, he wouldn't get caught.

Monday night Benton County sheriff's spotted a vehicle that had been reported stolen out of Pendleton, it was driving near King Tull and Heck Roads by Prosser.

The Cadillac was quickly pulled over, and  27-year-old Jorge Nova of Patterson WA was arrested.

Not only did he steal the car, turns out he's a fugitive wanted on outstanding warrants in Oregon. The car will be returned to it's owner.

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