(Council Bluffs, Iowa) – A subject wanted in connection with a stolen vehicle was arrested Monday afternoon when he was recognized in the parking lot of a Council Bluffs grocery store. Council Bluffs Police officers responded to assist a Pottawattamie County deputy who identified the suspect in a stolen pickup truck.

Jake Flynn

The vehicle pulled into the Mega Saver at 9th Ave. and S. 36th St. The deputy positively identified 38-year-old Jake Flynn, of Council Bluffs, as he exited the truck and entered the convenience store. Flynn had four warrants for his arrest (2 felony and 2 misdemeanor warrants). Flynn had barricaded himself in the cooler inside the store. Council Bluffs Police negotiators responded, as well as the Council Bluffs Police emergency services team. After approximately two and a half hours, Flynn was taken into custody. There were no injuries as a result of this incident.

Flynn was charged with Theft 1st and Criminal Mischief 1st in addition to the warrants for his arrest.

The Council Bluffs Police Department would like to thank the Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Office and the Iowa Division of Narcotics Enforcement for their assistance in bringing this incident to a peaceful ending.