A vehicle allegedly stolen out of Franklin County was recovered early Wednesday morning after a traffic stop in Elbert County.
According to the Elbert County Sheriff’s Office, deputies received a report the vehicle, believed to be heading from Franklin Springs, was on the move Wednesday, March 12.
Police say the vehicle was located on Bowman Highway, and a traffic stop was initiated at Dewy Rose.
Upon investigation, according to authorities, deputies discovered the driver was a juvenile. The driver, who was not identified, was taken into custody before the stolen vehicle was returned to the owner.
The Elbert County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate the incident.
