Christopher Neely, uncle of Jordan Neely, arrested after trying to run from police

Christopher Neely was wanted for allegedly stealing purses from restaurants.

The 44-year-old was caught after trying to run from New York Police Department officers, who recognized him as a suspect for “a robbery pattern” Neely’s arrest comes after he said he does not want Daniel Penny, who put his nephew Jordan Neely in a chokehold that ultimately led to his death, to get a plea deal in the case.

Penny, a former Marine, was charged with second degree manslaughter and faces up to 15 years in prison if convicted.