Car thief spray-paints face to avoid ID

Espinoza, a suspected car thief, spray-painted his face black in an attempt to evade the police. (AP)

Published Tuesday, March 17, 2015

By AP

A man suspected of stealing a car spray-painted his face black in an attempt to evade police in Central California.

The Fresno Bee reports Monday that 23-year-old Jose Espinoza ran from police after being caught with a stolen car.

Officers caught up to Espinoza and arrested him Saturday night with his face painted black.

(AP)

Police booked Espinoza into the Madera County Department of Corrections, where he remained Monday morning. It wasn't immediately known if he has an attorney.

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