Tip in Isabella ties Harrison man to stolen car

A Harrison man is accused of stealing a car from outside a Harrison bar after both he and the car were spotted on private property in Isabella County a few days later.

State troopers took the original stolen car report at a Hayes Township bar on Nov. 19, they said in a press release Monday.

Two days later a witness located the stolen vehicle on private property in Isabella County,

“The witness also observed the suspect on the property where the stolen vehicle was located,” they said. “After continued investigation and contact with the witness, the suspect was identified.”

Troopers spoke with several of the suspect’s family members.

“Troopers then interviewed and obtained a confession from the suspect, a 26-year-old Harrison man, while he was lodged at the Clare County Jail on several warrants including absconding on parole.”

He’s awaiting arraignment on charges of stealing a car, driving on a suspended license and failing to report a crash.