Suspect sought in stolen car case

19 years ago
By Kathy McCarty  
Staff Writer

    PRESQUE ISLE – A vehicle was stolen sometime late Saturday, Oct. 29, from a residence on Maple Street.
    The car wasn’t reported stolen until approximately 9 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 30, when the owner, reportedly from Limestone, called the Presque Isle Police Department. The owner told police that sometime the night before someone had taken his vehicle while it was parked at a Presque Isle residence located on Maple Street. It wasn’t until 8 a.m. Sunday he noticed the vehicle missing.     According to the PIPD, the keys had been left in the vehicle. The owner advised police that there was about $100 in cash in the car as well. Sgt. Mark Barnes, of the PIPD, responded.
    The vehicle is described as a 1994 Dodge Intrepid, tan in color.
    The case remains under investigation. Police believe they have an idea who may have taken the vehicle.
    Anyone with information is asked to contact the 764-4476.