Man Arrested for Theft of Motor Vehicle After Days of Trying to Locate It

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The Tupelo Police Department has announced the arrest of Christopher R. Morgan, a 39-year-old Tupelo resident, on charges of theft of a motor vehicle.

According to a press release from the department, officers first responded to a report of a stolen vehicle on August 16, 2024, in the 1000 block of South Green Street. After gathering information and a description of the vehicle from the property owner, police launched an investigation to locate the stolen car.

On August 18, 2024, a license plate reader alert indicated the stolen vehicle was detected near McCullough Boulevard. Officers quickly located and stopped the vehicle, taking the driver, Morgan, into custody without incident.

Christopher R. MorganPhoto byTupelo Police Department

Following further investigation, Morgan was formally charged with Theft of a Motor Vehicle on August 19, 2024. Tupelo Municipal Court Judge Allen has set Morgan’s bond at $5,000. The case is slated to be presented to the Lee County Grand Jury for further proceedings.