Woman Jailed In Auto Theft

On March 3rd, Mahanoy City Police began investigating a theft of a 2004 Honda Pilot.
The theft occurred during the early morning hours of Saturday.
On March 6th at approximately 9:30pm Officers from the Mahanoy City Police Department recovered the vehicle, and simultaneously made an arrest in the Auto Theft.

Police charged 21 year-old Mari Powell, of Parker Colorado, with the Felony violations of Theft by Unlawful Taking, Receiving Stolen Property and Misdemeanor Violation of Unauthorized Use of an Automobile. Powell was arraigned, and was committed to Schuylkill County Prison in lieu of bail.

Via Mahanoy City Police Chief Kenneth Zipovsky:

​This investigation and its timely conclusion would not have been possible without the assistance of the public. 
This is a fine example of the partnership that the Mahanoy City Police Department has fostered with the community- and its benefits. 
This partnership allows the MCPD to complete its mission, and makes a safer community.