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Man Facing Drug And Theft Charges

A man is facing a number of theft and drug-related charges after allegedly stealing a vehicle from a parking lot on Tecumseh Rd. near Central Ave.

The car was stolen around 5am Monday after a man took an employee's coat with the keys in the pocket. Inside the vehicle was the employee's wallet with credit cards.

Police were able to track a suspect to a convenience store where the credit cards were used. They reviewed surveillance video from the store and were able to identify a suspect.

He was located in the stolen vehicle on Grandview St. in east Windsor on Tuesday. He was arrested and charged.

Upon arrest, police seized methamphetamine, a digital scale, three cell phones and over $1,000.

The 29-year-old is facing charges of theft of a motor vehicle, theft under $5,000, possession of stolen property, possession of drugs with the purpose of trafficking, fraud and unauthorized use of a credit card.

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