This is a true news story just posted in Houston a few minutes ago. Really, maybe they need driving lessons. Just thought it was funny!
HOUSTON -- Three men have been arrested in connection with a crime spree in northwest Houston Thursday.
Houston police said a woman was robbed of her purse near a McDonald's on Antoine Drive near West Little York Road shortly before 10 a.m.
A second robbery was reported at St. Pius X High School, 811 W. Donovan St., a few minutes later. Witnesses said men in a car asked two people for directions and then tried to steal a woman's purse.
Police spotted the robbers in a Toyota Prius, but lost the men during a short chase.The car was found at an apartment complex in the 5900 block of Pinemont Drive, detectives said.
All three men were found hiding out in a unit at the Pine Forest Apartments, police said.
The men's names have not been released. Police have not said what charges they may face.
Larry Boatner
HOUSTON -- Three men have been arrested in connection with a crime spree in northwest Houston Thursday.
Houston police said a woman was robbed of her purse near a McDonald's on Antoine Drive near West Little York Road shortly before 10 a.m.
A second robbery was reported at St. Pius X High School, 811 W. Donovan St., a few minutes later. Witnesses said men in a car asked two people for directions and then tried to steal a woman's purse.
Police spotted the robbers in a Toyota Prius, but lost the men during a short chase.The car was found at an apartment complex in the 5900 block of Pinemont Drive, detectives said.
All three men were found hiding out in a unit at the Pine Forest Apartments, police said.
The men's names have not been released. Police have not said what charges they may face.
Larry Boatner