Man, 19, allegedly stole BMW with kittens inside and led police on multi-state chase: reports
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}It wasn't just the BMW's engine that was purring.
A teenager who allegedly stole a BMW with kittens inside led authorities on a multi-state car chase before he was arrested, officials said.
Jason Pitts, 19, was taken into custody Monday after he stole a woman's white BMW at a rest stop off Interstate 24 in Lee's Summit, Mo., the day before, according to the Hickman County Sheriff's Office.
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Jason Pitts, 19, allegedly led authorities on a multi-state chase after police claim he stole a car with kittens inside from a rest stop in Missouri. (Hickman County Sheriff's Office)
Pitts allegedly drove the vehicle — with several kittens inside — from Missouri, through Illinois, to Kentucky, evading law enforcement as he went, ClarksvilleNow.com reported.
A woman was reported to have been with Pitts during the alleged heist, but it's believed he dropped her in a state along his route. At one point, the 19-year-old allegedly hit 132 mph while driving the stolen vehicle.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The BMW Jason Pitts allegedly stole had kittens inside. (Montgomery County Animal Control)
Eventually, Pitts reportedly crashed the vehicle in Clarksville, Tenn., on the highway near Exit No. 1 and ran into the woods.
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The sheriff's office said Tuesday deputies found Pitts, who supposedly gave them a false identity, in Hickman County. He was arrested and charged with criminal impersonation and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The kittens were said to be doing fine in the care of Montgomery County Animal Care and Control. The owner reportedly plans to pick up the animals soon.