Man Arrested After Trying to Steal a Car From Salem Dealership

Salem-News.com

(SALEM) - A Salem man was arrested by Salem police early Tuesday morning after he broke into a southeast Salem used car dealership.

Police say 20-year-old Joshua Templeton, was arrested just before 2:00 AM at Dave Motors Auto on 13th Street SE.

Witnesses called police after they saw Templeton remove a screen from a window, then punch out glass, and enter the dealership`s office.

Templeton told officers he was looking for car keys so he could steal a car.

He was booked at the Marion County Jail on burglary, criminal mischief, and criminal trespassing charges.