HARTFORD, CT. (WFSB) - Hartford police arrested a 59-year-old man Thursday after finding him in a stolen vehicle.

Christopher Mainard of Hartford was charged with larceny of a motor vehicle, third degree criminal trespass, first degree criminal trover and third degree larceny.

Officers were conducting a patrol near Franklin Avenue on October 24th when they spotted an occupied 2016 Hyundai Sonata parked in a commercial lot.

When officers approached the vehicle, they noticed the steering column showed signs of tampering consistent with a stolen vehicle. A registration check confirmed that it had been reported stolen from Hartford on October 22nd.

Mainard was arrested and transported for precessing.

Police encourage anyone with information about vehicle theft or other crimes to contact t

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