Cape Coral man arrested for stealing Jeep, possessing firearm illegally

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Phillip Aust Credit: Lee County Sheriff’s Office

A 39-year-old man was arrested early Friday morning in Cape Coral after being accused of stealing a Jeep and possessing a firearm as a convicted felon.

According to the Florida Highway Patrol, Phillip Aust was taken into custody around 1:41 a.m. on U.S. 41 near Del Prado Boulevard.

Aust now faces charges of grand theft and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

Authorities are continuing to investigate the incident.

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