Auto theft suspect allegedly tries to sell a moped back to original owner

HENDERSON, Ky. (WEHT) – An Evansville man is facing auto theft charges when he allegedly tried to sell a stolen moped back to the original owner.

Evansville Police say the victim was in contact with Charles Connolly on Facebook who unknowingly was trying to sell him his stolen moped. When they agreed to meet, the victim contacted police.

Police say when they arrived Connolly attempted to run from them. He was eventually caught in the area and placed into custody.

Authorities say they found the victim’s stolen moped as well as another moped that was reportedly stolen.

Connolly said he was sold the moped from another person however, police verified that person was arrested on a date prior to the moped being reported stolen.

Connolly was charged with auto theft and resisting law enforcement. He is currently booked at the Vanderburgh County Jail.

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