Donelle Smith, who was wanted in a $15,000 jewelry heist at the Clovis Costco, was arrested after a pursuit led to his capture in Nevada. (Facebook/Clovis PD)
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A felony suspect on the run for months was arrested in Nevada after being wanted on burglary and other charges, Clovis Police announced Tuesday.
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Donelle Smith, 26, was taken into custody just over the state line in Nevada after a pursuit involving California Highway Patrol, the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, and Henderson, Nevada Police.
Smith had been wanted for violating his post release community supervision since February 2024.
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Earlier this month, police say, he broke into a Clovis Costco, smashed a display case, and stole $15,000 in jewelry before fleeing.
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He was extradited to California on Friday and booked into Fresno County Jail on multiple charges.
