Suspect arrested, charged with stealing a City of Raleigh truck, carjacking a woman at Crabtree Valley Mall

A man faces multiple charges Thursday night for stealing a City of Raleigh truck and carjacking a woman at Crabtree Valley Mall.

Thomas Kyle Cauther, 30, has been charged with Robbery, Felony Larceny of a Vehicle, Felony Probation Violation, Flee to Elude, and Resist Delay and Obstruct.

The incident took place Thursday afternoon around 2:05 p.m. when the Raleigh Police Department responded to a report of a stolen vehicle in the 2500 block of Lineberry Drive.

Cauther took a Ford F-450 owned by the city and crashed it on the parking deck at Crabtree Valley Mall, police said.

He then allegedly pulled a woman from a 2021 Chevrolet Blazer, threw her to the ground and drove away in her vehicle.

Through the Onstar technology, police were able to track and disable the vehicle remotely.

This investigation is ongoing.

Anyone who believes they may have information to assist the investigation is asked to visit CrimeStoppers at www.p3tips.com/89 for anonymous reporting options or call 919-996-1193.