Man arrested on stolen vehicle charges

Casey Diedrich was arrested on July 30 by Sidney police for the alleged theft of an automobile form 1900 Ash St.

Police received a report of the missing 2000 Kia Sportage from its owner, Linda Dickey.

When Officer Curtis Hofrock arrived, Dickey informed him that two female neighbors watched Diedrich enter her apartment and run back out. According to police reports, the witnesses informed Officer Hofrock that Diedrich waited for them to re-enter the building. They added that they did not see him take the vehicle.

One of the witnesses also mentioned a brief conversation with Diedrich, who asked her the whereabouts of a mutual acquaintance. She claimed to have told him the person had been sleeping in Legion Park.

Officer Hofrock contacted Officer Scott Tobler and asked him to meet in the park.

Traveling south on 19th Ave., Officer Hofrock observed the Kia heading north on the same street. He then turned around and stopped the vehicle.

The officer placed Diedrich under arrest for possession of stolent property, unathorized use of a motor vehicle, driving under suspension and trespassing.

Diedrich was interviewed at the Sidney Police Department then taken to Cheyenne County Jail for booking.

The car was returned to its owner after being photographed as evidence.