On Monday, the Covington County Sheriff’s Department apprehended an alleged car thief wanted in Hattiesburg and Sumrall.
Phillip Fishbein, 22, was taken into custody by Covington County deputies near Seminary Monday night.
Fishbein was transported to Forrest County and formally charged with three counts of grand larceny auto. He has additional charges pending, as well as additional charges from neighboring jurisdictions.
Fishbein has been booked into the Forrest County Jail.