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Greenbush man charged for stealing unlocked car at Alpena gas station

ALPENA, Mich. – Investigators located the man responsible for stealing a car at an Alpena gas station earlier this week. The Alpena County Prosecutor charged Greenbush resident John Cox for unlawful driving.

The victim says he left his car unlocked when he made a quick trip inside of a nearby gas station on Diamond Point Road and US–23.

Iosco County deputies found the missing 1993 Mazda Miata at Cox’s residence. The 42-year-old was arraigned Thursday at 88th District Court on a $10,000 cash bond.

Police returned the car to its rightful owner.