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Lake Worth police arrested 42-year-old Matthew Smith after finding him asleep in a vehicle illegally parked in a handicap spot. Officers discovered a meth pipe in his lap, a small pistol, and 18 pieces of stolen identifying information, police reports state.
Smith faces charges of fraudulent use or possession of identifying information and unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon. Several victims confirmed that the stolen items found with Smith had been taken during recent vehicle burglaries.
Authorities remind residents to lock their vehicles to help prevent such crimes, noting that unlocked cars are frequently targeted for theft of weapons and personal data.
CBS News Texas will update the story with more details as they become available.
