By Shawn Henry 
A routine test drive at a Texas car dealership turned into a violent encounter and a swift arrest after a suspect allegedly stole a Ford Mustang and left behind a crucial piece of evidence. Authorities say the man was taken into custody less than two hours after the incident, largely because of his own oversight.
The incident occurred June 20 at about 2 p.m. at a dealership in Jasper County, Texas, roughly 115 miles northeast of Houston. According to police, a man posing as a customer asked to test drive a new Ford Mustang. As is standard procedure, the salesperson secured the individual’s driver’s license before the drive began.
Investigators say the situation escalated moments later when the suspect allegedly pulled a gun on the salesperson and drove off alone in the vehicle. The dealership was left without the car, but not without a clear lead. The suspect’s identification remained with the dealership, giving authorities a confirmed identity almost immediately.
The stolen vehicle, described as a bright white Mustang 5.0, was reported missing shortly after. Just over 90 minutes later, officers spotted the car, which stood out in the sparsely populated area. Police noted that the vehicle was displaying an outdated license plate that did not match the car. Officers also observed unusual writing on the rear window reading “C.I.A. 0087.”
Police conducted a traffic stop and identified the driver as Justin Keith Colley, 38, of Village Mills, Texas. Authorities said he complied with commands and was taken into custody without further incident. He was charged with aggravated robbery and may face additional charges that have not yet been announced. Officers also recovered a firearm during the arrest.
After his arrest, Colley spoke with local media and denied using a gun during the theft. He claimed he believed he was on a mission to deliver classified intelligence to the CIA, stating that he was attempting to prevent what he described as the collapse of America. The writing observed on the vehicle reportedly aligned with those claims.
Law enforcement officials have not indicated that the claims have any factual basis. The case remains under investigation, but authorities say the rapid arrest underscores how quickly car thefts can be resolved when suspects leave identifying information behind.