Man Who Stole Police Cruiser Near Fair Oaks Mall Arrested: Officials

FAIRFAX, VA — A man accused of stealing a Fairfax County police cruiser and leading officers on a chase in Fair Oaks has been arrested, along with two companions authorized said were involved.

About 11:35 a.m. Friday, Fair Oaks officers learned a stolen 2010 Toyota Corolla was near the Fair Oaks Mall. As an officer approached the vehicle parked at the mall with three people inside, the driver — Kenton Smith, 46, of no fixed address — started to walk away from the stolen vehicle when the officer arrived, according to a police news release.

Fairfax County Police said the officer tried to stop Smith and one of the passengers in the stolen vehicle, Eric Gutierrez, 30, of Ashland, got out of the stolen vehicle and drove off in the unmarked police cruiser. Gutierrez failed to stop for officers and a short pursuit ensued. Gutierrez crashed into two police cruisers and was taken into custody.

Gutierrez and two officers suffered non-life-threatening injuries in the crash.

The other passenger, Natrua Mayfield-Jackson, 28, of Maryland, and Smith were taken into custody at the mall.

Gutierrez was taken to the Adult Detention Center and charged with two counts of grand larceny – auto theft, grand larceny, felony speed to elude, and served with two outstanding warrants. He is being held at the Adult Detention Center on no bond.

Mayfield-Jackson was taken to the Adult Detention Center and served with two outstanding warrants. She was held on no bond.

Smith was taken to the Adult Detention Center and charged with unauthorized use and grand larceny. He was held on a secured bond.

Detectives ask that anyone who may have information about the case call 703-691-2131.

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