CUDJOE KEY: A man who stole a boat motor and fled from deputies Tuesday night was arrested Thursday night, the Sheriff's Office says.

Marcelino Acosta Jr., 28, was charged with grand theft, burglary, fleeing and eluding and reckless driving.

Acosta allegedly was seen Tuesday night in a Palo De Oro Drive driveway where a boat was parked, and deputies arrived to find its motor gone.

Acosta's car later was spotted near Mile Marker 101, where he allegedly sped away, ditched the vehicle at the end of Gun Club Road and ran into the woods. The stolen motor was in the back of the vehicle, reports say. Acosta was listed as the owner of the car, deputies said, and a warrant was issued for his arrest.

He was picked up on Cudjoe Key Thursday night and booked into county jail.