From The Tribune staff reports
TRUSSVILLE — The Trussville Police Department (TPD) arrested a man for attempting to steal a vehicle from Courtesy GMC after a test drive on Wednesday, August 10.
According to the TPD, Antonio Tajuan Patterson, 42, of Birmingham, was arrested for theft of property.
“Patterson is accused of stealing a GMC Sierra 1500 from Courtesy GMC after a test drive,” Lieutenant Clint Riner said. “Officers were able to track the vehicle to Dublin Avenue in Birmingham, where the vehicle was found with Antonio Patterson still in the driver’s seat.”
Patterson was taken into custody without incident, and the vehicle was recovered.
Patterson has been charged with theft of property 1st degree and will be transferred to the Jefferson County Jail. Patterson’s bond is set at $30,000.
The story will be updated when more information is available.