Deputy follows car with suspected stolen plate on I-35

1/22/2026 05:10 AM

Motor Vehicle Theft

I-35 Frontage Rd, Gainesville, TX 76240

As discussed during the dispatch call, an officer in Gainesville, Texas, followed a small passenger car, possibly a gray or silver 2012 Kia Optima, after confirming that its front license plate was reportedly stolen. The vehicle was traveling northbound on Interstate 35 near a car dealership and took Exit 501. Details remain unconfirmed pending further investigation.