Tennessee man arrested in Newport Beach after allegedly breaking into Polestar showroom

A Tennessee man was arrested in Laguna Beach after he allegedly broke into a Polestar showroom in Costa Mesa and led officers on a pursuit in a stolen car, according to police. 

The suspect, identified as 41-year-old Arshad Allauddin, is accused of breaking into the showroom located in the 300 block of North Coast Highway, where he used a brick to shatter an exterior glass wall. Allauddin allegedly vandalized multiple showroom vehicles before stealing a car and leading officers on a brief chase before his arrest. 

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Photo: Laguna Beach PD

Allauddin was arrested on several charges including DUI drugs, felony evading, and vehicle theft. 

The investigation remains ongoing.

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