Russian cop caught driving stolen car PETERSBURG, Russia, Jan. 12 (UPI) -- Russian police said a St. Petersburg officer caught driving a stolen Lexus was detained and may face charges. The Russian Investigation Committee said St. Petersburg Police Capt. Andrei Makogonenko, 30, was detained Jan. 10 when fellow officers pulled him over while he was driving the stolen vehicle, RIA Novosti reported Thursday. The car was reported stolen in November, police said. An investigation is under way to determine whether charges will be filed.