READSBORO, VT — A local man has been cited after allegedly taking a vehicle without the owner’s permission.
Vermont State Police were notified of a car theft at approximately 10:31 a.m. March 9 reported by Susan G. Saylor, 70, of Readsboro.
An investigation determined that Joshua T. Johnston, 43, of Readsboro, had taken Saylor’s motor vehicle without consent.
The motor vehicle was reported to surrounding police agencies.
The North Adams Police Department located the motor vehicle in Massachusetts.
The motor vehicle was recovered and returned to Saylor.
Troopers met with Johnston and issued him a citation on a charge of aggravated operation without owner’s consent.
Johnston is scheduled to appear in Vermont Superior Court – Bennington Criminal Division on May 11 at 8 a.m.
