Sgt. Terry Preuninger, PIO
Friday, October 11, 2019 at 2:41 p.m.
Man who was arrested by the Spokane Patrol Anti-Crime Team tied to over $300,000 in vehicle thefts and suspected of many more sentenced to 18 months in prison.
Andrew W. Smith 33 plead guilty to 2 counts of Theft of a Motor Vehicle and Attempt to Elude. Smith was taking keys from dealerships around town and coming back later to steal the cars. SPD was able to tie Smith to 7 different vehicle thefts (worth over 300 thousand dollars) and suspect him of many more. Smith was sentenced to 18 months in prison and 12 months of probation.
The following report numbers are associated with this sentencing.
2018-20147479
2018-20144881
2018-10102064
2018-20142032
2018-20127283
2018-10081189
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