LAREDO, Texas (KGNS) – Laredo police have arrested a man on an outstanding warrant for vehicle theft, eluding and resisting arrest.

On Wednesday, November 13th at approximately 4:03 a.m. LPD officers on patrol conducted a search on a suspicious person in a vehicle in the 1300 block of San Carlos St.

When officers attempted to make contact with the individual, he did not comply and fled on foot, running through nearby homes and leading officers on a foot chase.

Officers later recognized the suspect from previous encounters and identified him as Enrique Xavier Tijerina, 40, who had outstanding warrants for his arrest.

As a result, officers were able to locate and detain Tijerina at a nearby residence. He was arrested on an outstanding warrant for vehicle theft with two or more prior convictions, as well as evading arrest and resisting arrest.

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