Steal a Car; Take a Hike.... BRP VA, USA

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Blue Ridge Parkway/Shenandoah NP
Arrest For Theft Of Motor Vehicle

While investigating an assault case that occurred on the parkway on July 22nd, ranger Jeremy Sears discovered a stolen vehicle at the Humpback Rocks trailhead. Investigation into the stolen vehicle yielded a description of a suspect and indications that he might be hiking on the Appalachian Trail (AT). When the description of the suspect was broadcast, it matched that of an AT hiker who Shenandoah rangers had recently contacted. An extensive search of the Appalachian Trail was undertaken by Shenandoah rangers, while others checked Skyline Drive. Rangers Chad Coles and Patrick Seeley contacted a man who matched the description on the driver and found that he had items with him that connected him to the stolen vehicle. The man, identified as James D. Conley, was then interviewed by Shenandoah rangers and special agent Tim Alley. He admitted to stealing the car in Virginia Beach and was arrested on outstanding warrants and held for Virginia Beach PD. Effective investigation and close cooperation between Blue Ridge Parkway and Shenandoah rangers made this apprehension possible. [Submitted by Kurt Speers, Ridge District Ranger]
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