A wanted Georgia man was arrested by Gainesville police for stealing more than $6,000 worth of cigarettes and Steel Reserve beer from a Chevron early Wednesday morning.
After leaving the Chevron, 3845 NE 15th St., 41-year-old Oscar Tellez drove east and was peeking inside the Citgo at 1606 NW 13th St. from his truck when police spotted him, GPD spokesman Keith Kameg said.
When officer Ariel Lugo approached Tellez, he jumped into his truck and drove away.
Police dog K-9 Justice found Tellez hiding at the CVS construction site on Northwest 16th Avenue, Kameg said.
Entering a construction site without permission is a felony offense.
"When you refuse to come out of a situation and we give you ample warning, we will send our dogs out 100 percent of the time," Kameg said.
Police found the stolen items from the Chevron inside Tellez's truck, which was stolen in Georgia.
According to Kameg, there have been similar gas station thefts, which police believe may be connected to Tellez and are under investigation.
Tellez was charged with grand theft auto, loitering and prowling, trespassing on construction site, fleeing and attempting to elude, resisting arrest without violence and driving without a license.
