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Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Man Charged For Stealing Boss' Mercedes

Frank Felix was carrying property stolen in Manatee County when he led Sarasota County Sheriff's deputies on a pursuit.

A Sarasota man who has found himself in court frequently on criminal charges was arrested Tuesday on grand theft, drug and fleeing to elude police charges. Frank Felix, 35, had showed up to his boss' home on Nov. 30 to buy his 2000 silver Mercedes CLK 320. His boss allowed Felix to take the luxury car for a test drive and expected him to return it to the home to complete the sale, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office. Several hours passed and the employer didn't hear back from Felix, and Felix didn't report to work the next day.  On Tuesday, sheriff's deputies spotted Felix, of 3847 Nottingham Drive, Sarasota driving the car near 35th Street and North Orange Avenue and attempted to pull the car over.  Felix sped off, leading …

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