POLICE BEAT: Car-theft case filed after arrest in NLR

A man is facing a charge regarding possession of a stolen vehicle after an arrest Tuesday in North Little Rock.

North Little Rock officers spotted a stolen vehicle in the parking lot of the Burlington Coat Factory at 4220 McCain Blvd. about 4 p.m. The passenger in the vehicle described Jobani Rodriguez, who was found in the store with the keys and detained, a report said.

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According to the report, Rodriguez gave the name of a family member who faced a Massachusetts warrant but told officers that he lied about his identity as they arrived at the station.

Rodriguez was taken to the Pulaski County jail where he is being held without bail and is charged with felony theft by receiving and misdemeanor obstructing governmental operations.

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