UPDATE: Police find man they say stole car in Tumalo and crashed in Bend

Police say they caught the man who stole a car in Tumalo and crashed in Bend.

The Deschutes County sheriff’s office arrested Christopher Aviles of Bend at a family member’s home yesterday (Tues) afternoon.

Deputies say Aviles ran away after crashing the stolen car into fences and yards in Bend’s McCall Landing neighborhood Monday.

KTVZ story

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