A Tupelo man has been arrested and charged with grand larceny after allegedly stealing a vehicle and later returning it damaged following an altercation.
On April 19, Tupelo officers responded to a home on Kimbrough Avenue regarding a report of a stolen vehicle. Upon arrival, the victim informed police that someone known to them had entered the residence, taken a set of car keys without permission, and drove away in their vehicle.
The vehicle was later involved in an altercation at a separate location and returned to the owner with noticeable damage.
Following an investigation, 32-year-old Jarion A. Whitley of Tupelo was arrested the same day and charged with Grand Larceny – Taking of a Motor Vehicle.
Later on April 19, Tupelo Municipal Court Judge Weir set Whitley’s bond at $10,000. The case will be presented to the Lee County Grand Jury for further review.
