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Man arrested for crashing stolen car connected to robbery, shooting in Spokane ValleyKaitlin Knapp by Kaitlin KnappCourtesy: Spokane Valley Fire DepartmentSPOKANE VALLEY, Wash. — A man the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office arrested on May 7th for stealing a car is facing more charge. Through DNA, deputies connected the man to a robbery and shooting that happened on February 27th. According to the Sheriff’s Office, 31-year-old Jason McWhirk stole a man’s car from the Black Angus parking lot in Spokane Valley. PREVIOUS COVERAGE: 3 injured in Spokane Valley crash involving stolen vehicleTwo days later, the car was found in a parking lot in Otis Orchards. The Sheriff’s Office said McWhirk is accused of driving a stolen car and crashing it into a box truck.