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Man, wanted in multiple counties, is charged with stealing a car in Rockford

ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Winnebago County Deputies arrested Dontae Bell, 44, on charges of stealing a vehicle.

Officers reported he was wanted in Lee, DeKalb and Winnebago on outstanding warrants.

Authorities found Bell driving a stolen Ford Escape at Taco Bell on East State Street.

Dontae bell. Photo: winnebago county jail

When officials were taking the suspect into custody, they found crack cocaine and a glass pipe in his pocket.

Bell has an extensive criminal history with multiple convictions, including robbery, burglary, stealing vehicles, larceny, assault and drug crimes, according to court records.

Bell is charged with possession of a stolen vehicle, driving on a revoked license, theft and possession of drug paraphernalia.

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