KANNAPOLIS, N.C. — A man accused of pulling a woman from her car and stealing it in Kannapolis was arrested after crashing the vehicle in Huntersville, police say.
Michael Thorne is accused of approaching the woman on Cloverleaf Parkway on Thursday and asking her for a ride.
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When she refused, police say Thorne pulled her out of the vehicle and drove away.
Investigators said Thorne later crashed the stolen car in Huntersville. Channel 9 crews captured Thorne being taken into custody.
The victim suffered minor injuries.
Thorne is facing multiple charges and is expected to appear before a judge Monday.