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Fugitive caught after a year on the run; wanted on theft, hit and run charges

Anthony Hines was captured after running from police for more than a year. (Credit: Gwinnett County Police Department)
Anthony Hines was captured after running from police for more than a year. (Credit: Gwinnett County Police Department)
By Ellen Eldridge
Feb 3, 2017

A man who was wanted on theft, obstruction and other charges was arrested Thursday in Gwinnett County, police say.

Anthony Hines (Gwinnett County Sheriff's Office)
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Anthony Hines faces theft, reckless driving, hit and run, false name and obstruction charges, according to the Gwinnett County Sheriff’s Office.

There is also a felony violation of probation charge listed.

He’s being held in the Gwinnett jail on hold for Cobb County.

Deputies said on Twitter that Hines had been on the run for a year.

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