Man steals from Belmont Walgreens, leads police on chase into Charlotte before arrest
BELMONT, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A man has been arrested after allegedly stealing from a Belmont in Walgreens and leading police on a chase, which ended in Charlotte, according to the Belmont Police Department.
Around 11:45 a.m. on Wednesday, 35-year-old Eugene Cuthbertson entered the Walgreens in Belmont. He reportedly went straight to the fragrance counter, and after failing to open a locked display case, he kicked and shattered the glass door.
Officials said Cuthbertson stole several perfumes and colognes valued at $2,356.78. When he left the store, he got in a 2017 Chevrolet Equinox and intentionally rammed into a Belmont Police Officer's vehicle before leading officers on a high-speed chase into Charlotte.
The pursuit ended in south Charlotte at Old Pineville Road and Archdale Drive when Cuthbertson crashed into two other vehicles. Officers apprehended Cuthbertson after a brief foot chase.
Authorities said Cuthbertson was taken to a local hospital with right shoulder pain. No officers or civilians were injured in the incident.
Once he is released from the hospital, Cuthbertson will be transported to the Gaston County Jail and charged with;
Felony flee to elude
Assault on a law enforcement official
Felony larceny
Driving while license revoked
Damage to property
Careless and reckless driving
According to police, Cuthbertson is currently wanted in the National Crime Informatoin Center (NCIC) database with full extradition for felony conspiracy, felony flee to elude, and probation violation out of Mecklenburg County.
'The Belmont Police Department extends its gratitude to the assisting agencies for their support and efforts in ensuring a swift and safe resolution to this incident,' Belmont Police said.
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