SYRACUSE -- A Cicero man has been arrested after police say he stole a purse and then led them on a chase.
DeWitt Police say Charles Blasco stole the purse at Shoppingtown Mall. After police located his SUV they tried to pull him over but police say Blasco kept going and wouldn't stop.
Police say Blasco lost control and hit a tree on Westcott Street in Syracuse. After a brief foot chase and struggle Blasco was taken into custody.
Police say a female passenger in the SUV ran off and was not caught. Property from at least three additional victims was located in the vehicle.
Blasco was charged with grand larceny and resisting arrest, among other offenses. Police say more charges are pending.
