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Inside Police Reports: Vehicle Stolen While Paying Fine

Misplaced keys led thief to the vehicle while owner was paying ticket.

As if getting a ticket weren't bad enough, while paying the fine at the Municpal Court, this gentleman's car was stolen from the parking lot.

Around 8:15 a.m. on July 18, the gentleman signed in at Snellville Municipal Court to handle a ticket. He may have set his keys down on the table to sign in, and then walked away, leaving the keys on the table.

Sometime between 8:15 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. the keys were picked up and using the "key fob" the thief was able to determine which key went with which car in the parking lot. 

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The car's tag and VIN has been placed on the state's and the national database for stolen vehicles.

The case is still open pending further investigation.

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