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Published June 03, 2010, 09:04 AM

Thief crashes after stealing car that was having its brakes repaired

Perham, Minn. (WDAY TV) - It went from bad to worse to embarrassing for a would-be car thief in Perham.

By: WDAY Staff Reports, WDAY

Perham, Minn. (WDAY TV) - It went from bad to worse to embarrassing for a would-be car thief in Perham.

Police say a man stole an Audi Quattro from a homeowner’s driveway. The keys were left in the car, but the owner had removed the car's master cylinder to repair the brakes.

The thief took the car, slammed into a tree when he couldn't stop and hit the windshield. He was treated at the local hospital. Charges are expected to be filed soon.

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