On Sunday, November 17, 2013, at approximately 5:00 a.m., Deputy J. Lester of the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a residence in Marmet, WV, for a stolen vehicle complaint. A Buick Lucerne was stolen from a resident of Marmet sometime after midnight.
The vehicle had OnStar installed and active, and the owner had already reported the theft to OnStar. Deputy Lester spoke with OnStar staff, as well. Their representative was able to locate the vehicle on Virginia Street in Charleston, notifying the Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office at approximately 5:55 a.m.
Deputy Lester responded to the vehicle and found it abandoned. He processed the vehicle for evidence and notified the owner. The owner responded to the scene and took possession of his vehicle, again. The investigation into the theft is continuing. Anyone with information is asked to call 304-357-0169.
Deputy Lester is assigned to a unit within the Sheriff’s Office called East City Patrol. He patrols within city limits of several cities in Kanawha County east of Charleston to help provide overnight protection to the residents and businesses.
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Corporal B. D. Humphreys
Kanawha County Sheriff’s Office
301 Virginia Street East,
Charleston WV 25301
304-357-0732 / 304-951-7328