ANKENY, Iowa — (KCCI) A man is facing theft and robbery charges for allegedly trying to steal two cars from people who offered him rides Friday during the Iowa blizzard. KCCI reports 28-year-old Jermaine Shetworth Ware was arrested Friday morning following a chase with an Iowa State Patrol officer. Des Moines Police say Shetworth Ware allegedly assaulted a driver who offered him a ride and attempted to steal their vehicle.

“A motorist picked up a pedestrian who appeared to need assistance. Shortly into the drive, the passenger, 28-yr-old Jermaine Shetworth Ware, violently assaulted the 50-yr-old motorist and attempted to steal the car,” police said. He then flagged down another motorist on Interstate 35 and allegedly stole their car.

According to court documents, a state trooper saw the stolen vehicle on Interstate 35. After a short chase, the officer used a PIT maneuver to stop the vehicle and arrest Shetworth Ware.

Authorities are still investigating this incident. Shetworth Ware is currently in the Polk County Jail.