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Warner Robins woman arrested in auto parts store bathroom after stealing car

Police say the woman stole a car from the Walmart Neighborhood Market and crashed into someone else while trying to get away

WARNER ROBINS, Ga. — A Warner Robins woman was arrested Friday morning in an auto parts store bathroom after allegedly stealing a car and leading officers on a chase.

According to a news release, officers were notified about a stolen vehicle at the Walmart Neighborhood Market on North Houston Road around 7:30 a.m.

A lookout was issued for the vehicle and an officer saw it near where Knodishall Drive meets Watson Boulevard.

The officer tried to stop the vehicle with its lights on, but the driver -- identified as 30-year-old Samantha Osteen -- sped up onto Watson. Osteen continued going until crashing into another vehicle in front of Discount Tire on Watson Boulevard.

Credit: WRPD

She then ran into the O'Reilly Auto Parts store, where she hid in the bathroom, the release says.

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She was taken into custody. The driver of the car she crashed into was treated for their injuries at the scene.

This story previously said she was arrested at Five Star Chrysler. Warner Robins Police have corrected their release to say she was found at O'Reilly Auto Parts.

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