California law enforcement officers have apprehended a suspect whose trademark is stealing high-end cars like this Sea Wolf Gray C8 Corvette coupe.
The Regional Auto Theft Task Force of the Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office tracked the suspect, Adelino Araujo Jr., while driving a stolen Stingray and eventually arrested him in the parking lot of a mall after a foot chase.

Authorities discovered Araujo was in possession of an unregistered handgun, $20,000 in cash, and key fobs for other potentially stolen vehicles.

He’s been charged with vehicle theft, possession of stolen property, carrying a concealed firearm, and resisting arrest.
Once he’s been taken care of in California, he’ll be extradited to Georgia, where he’s wanted in connection with several violent crimes.

In a Facebook post, the sheriff’s office said:
“Thanks to our relentless pursuit and the support of our task force partners, including the San Jose Police Department, justice is on the road to victory!”

HIGH-END HEIST, HIGH-SPEED JUSTICE!

A suspect known for stealing high-end cars has been stopped in his tracks!

Adelino Araujo Jr., wanted in several counties, was tracked by the Regional Auto Theft Task Force as he made multiple maneuvers in a stolen Chevrolet Corvette. His drive led detectives to a mall parking lot, where, after a foot chase, he was captured.
He was found with an unregistered handgun, $20,000 in cash, and key fobs for other potentially stolen vehicles.

Araujo Jr. is now facing charges for vehicle theft, possession of stolen property, carrying a concealed firearm, and resisting arrest.
But his ride won’t stop at the Santa Clara County Main Jail—he’ll soon be extradited to the state of Georgia, where he’s wanted in connection to several violent crimes.

Thanks to our relentless pursuit and the support of our task force partners, including the San Jose Police Department, justice is on the road to victory!