Michael Anthony Exinia // Cameron County Jail Photo
A La Feria man is behind bars after he allegedly tried to flee on foot from a police officer investigating a recent rash of burglaries.
La Feria police arrested 29-year-old Michael Anthony Exinia on an evading arrest charge early Monday morning.
Investigators told Action 4 News that an officer was on patrol when he spotted Exinia in an area being hit by burglaries.
La Feria Police Chief Don Garcia said Exinia is a suspect in past burglaries.
The officer allegedly asked Exinia to stop but the 29-year-old ran on foot.
Chief Garcia said the officer caught Exinia less than a block away from the scene.
Exinia remains in custody at the Cameron County Jail where he is awaiting arraignment.
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