Prairie Grove police arrested Harley Tuell, 22, of Lincoln, on July 19 in connection with felony theft of a motor vehicle, according to the incident report.
Tuell also is facing theft of property, criminal mischief first degree, theft of property motor vehicle, theft by receiving, criminal mischief second degree, leaving the scene of an accident with property damage, driving on suspended license, reckless driving, no proof of insurance, according to the Washington County Sheriff's detention website.
The police report states Valerie Thurman reported her 2004 Nissan Maxima was stolen from the Flash Market gas station in Prairie Grove on July 12. Thurman said she left her vehicle running while she ran into the store to purchase a few items and when she left the store, she saw her vehicle backing out of its spot.
The report details information about Tuell and a passenger with him in the Nissan contacting the victim through Facebook about the incident.
The Washington County Sheriff's Office received a tip that Tuell was at a residence on Rock Springs Road. Deputies responded and apprehended Tuell. Prairie Grove police arrived on the scene to arrest Tuell.
The report states that Tuell admitted to stealing the vehicle from Flash Market. According to the report, Tuell said he had been walking all day and was tired of walking and found the vehicle running with the keys in it.
Tuell said he left the vehicle in a Walmart parking lot in Stilwell, Okla., but the report says the car is still missing.
Tuell also is a suspect for another possible car theft under investigation by the sheriff's office, according to the incident report.
General News on 07/25/2018