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GENEVA, N.Y., Sept. 14 (UPI) -- A man allegedly told police in a New York community that he stole a car so he could surrender to authorities.
Police say Vincent Estrada Jr., 29, of Geneva, N.Y., was wanted on a Family Court warrant and arrived at the Ontario County, N.Y., Sheriff's Office in Canandaigua, apparently to turn himself in, the Rochester (N.Y.) Democrat and Chronicle reported Friday. He got tired of waiting and left, officials said.
Soon after, a car reportedly stolen from a parking lot passed several deputies, who followed it, said Sheriff's Sgt. Rick Jaus. When finally stopped in Seneca, Estrada, who reportedly was driving the vehicle, told deputies he was going to Geneva to surrender, Jaus said.
"I guess he was tired of waiting and he just took off," Jaus told the newspaper. "He wanted to get our attention -- and he did."
Estrada was charged with fourth-degree grand larceny.
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