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Suspect in Vehicle Theft Arrested

(La Porte, IN) - Flock cameras helped La Porte Police recover a stolen vehicle and make an arrest.  Joshua Murray, 35, of La Porte is charged with theft, resisting law enforcement and driving with a suspended license.

 

On Tuesday, Police said officers were dispatched to E Street on a reported theft of a van by a witness who saw the male driver flee about 6:30 a.m.  Flock cameras helped police locate the vehicle on McClung Road and arrest Murray during a traffic stop.

 

Police said the van was returned to the owner with minor damage and two officers sustained minor injuries during the arrest.
 

Murray has at least one prior theft related conviction, police said.

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