Teen Arrested After Foot Chase in Stolen Vehicle Case

Hunter Xavior Gaither
Hunter Xavior Gaither /Submitted Image

PARKESBURG, PA — An 18-year-old West Chester man was arrested Sunday night after police said he was among three individuals connected to a stolen vehicle incident at a convenience store in Parkesburg.

According to the Parkesburg Borough Police Department, officers responded to the Turkey Hill parking lot at approximately 9:00 p.m. Sunday, where a vehicle believed to be stolen had been located.

Police reported that Hunter Xavior Gaither was identified as one of three male occupants of the vehicle.

According to investigators, Gaither allegedly fled from officers on foot and was later apprehended on nearby train tracks.

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Police said Gaither was taken into custody and transported to Chester County Prison pending arraignment.

He has been charged with theft of a motor vehicle, criminal trespass, and related offenses, according to authorities.

A preliminary hearing will be scheduled at District Court 15-3-07.

All suspects, arrestees, and defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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