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Felony Auto Theft

Wednesday, December 5, 2012

Mendota Heights Police Officer Discovers Stolen Vehicle in South St. Paul

A 19-year-old Minneapolis woman has been charged with felony auto theft following the Nov. 21 traffic stop.

Follow Inver Grove Heights Patch on Twitter | Like us on Facebook | Sign up for our free newsletter A Mendota Heights police officer driving through South St. Paul last month made an interesting discovery: a stolen car was being driven in front of his car. Mariah Rae Warborg, 19, of Minneapolis was arrested and charged with felony auto theft after being pulled over by the officer on Nov. 21. According to a Dakota County criminal complaint released this week: When the officer performed a license plate on the car in front of him, he learned the car had been reported stolen the previous night. He stopped the car and found Warborg, who was driving, and passengers in the car. The officer also reportedly discovered a purse and wallet belonging …

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