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Police: Woman arrested after crashing stolen car Wednesday night

DES MOINES — One woman was arrested Wednesday night after police say she crashed a stolen vehicle. 31-year-old Mai Xiro was booked into Polk County Jail followi...

DES MOINES — One woman was arrested Wednesday night after police say she crashed a stolen vehicle.

31-year-old Mai Xiro was booked into Polk County Jail following a high-speed chase near E 14th Street and University Avenue that resulted in a two-vehicle crash.

Police say one of the vehicles involved in the crash was stolen by Xiro earlier Wednesday when the 19-year-old owner went inside a store.

When the owner came out, she saw Xiro stealing her car. The 19-year-old was dragged by her car while trying to prevent it from being taken.

31-year-old Mai Xiro

The car was spotted twice throughout the day, but the chases were both terminated due to high speeds, according to police.

Just before 9 p.m. Wednesday night, the vehicle was spotted again with Xiro inside and a third pursuit began, which ultimately resulted in a crash.

Xiro was arrested on scene and is being held in the Polk County Jail on charges of robbery, eluding, driving with a suspended or revoked license and operating while intoxicated.

The 19-year-old victim was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.

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