Man suspected in string of burglaries found covered in laundry detergent

A man suspected in a string of burglaries led officers on a pursuit through National City, California, on Friday night that ended with the man in handcuffs, covered in laundry detergent.

San Diego Police Department Lt. Paul Rorrison said it  began at around 10:00pm after officers responding to a robbery in Paradise Hills spotted a suspicious vehicle fleeing the area at a high-rate of speed. When police ran the car’s plates they found the vehicle was stolen, and a pursuit ensued through Paradise Hills and National City.



Officers say the person behind the wheel of the stolen car was 31-year-old Dewitt Dingoasen. A short time later Dingoasen stopped the car, got out and fled on foot. He began running through residents' backyards in order to evade police. He was found hiding underneath a tarp in the backyard of a home.

"He covered himself with laundry detergent and hid underneath the tarp - probably to try and throw off his scent from the dogs but that didn't work," said Lt. Rorrison. White powder still covered his hands and most of his clothing when he was arrested. Dingoasen is now in jail facing a list of charges, including driving a stolen car and felony evading.

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