Police say theft suspect breaks window in interview room at headquarters in escape attempt

Police in Auburn, Ala., say a theft suspect broke a window in an interview room at the police headquarters and fled the building but was caught and taken into custody.

According to a police report the suspect is Jason Jarell Still, 31 of Union Springs, Ala. who was arrested Saturday.

He faces two counts of breaking and entering a motor vehicle, two counts of theft of property second degree, two counts of property third degree, fleeing and attempting to elude a police officer, criminal mischief 3rd degree and escape third degree.

Still was arrested after an officer observed him walking in the area of Mitcham Avenue carrying a backpack and a woman’s purse.

Police say Still then tried to hide behind a bush and then ran when officers approached him.

Police say stolen property from some vehicles was recovered.

Still is in the Lee County Jail.

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This story was originally published November 27, 2017 at 6:53 PM with the headline "Police say theft suspect breaks window in interview room at headquarters in escape attempt."