NEW YORK (1010 WINS) — A Staten Island man with nine prior arrests tried to flee from police after he was arrested for stealing a car this month.
According to the police, Justin Mandato was seen driving a 2018 Jeep in the parking lot of a dealership at 1239 Hylan Blvd. on Nov. 2 just before 8:30 p.m. He was then arrested and charged.
The 33-year-old then attempted to evade a patrol car driven to the 122nd Precinct stationhouse, police said.
According to a criminal complaint obtained by SILive.com, Mandato allegedly opened the police car's door, got out and fled. He was then chased by an officer for several blocks before being apprehended once again.
He has been charged with grand larceny, criminal possession of stolen property, unauthorized use of vehicle and escape.
Mandato has a history of arrests, including for assault, criminal mischief, assault and petit and grand larceny.
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