Cottondale Man Charged For Car Theft, Vehicle Break-Ins

Tuscaloosa AL

28 January, 2021

12:28 PM

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TUSCALOOSA, AL — A Cottondale man was arrested Tuesday in connection with a series of vehicle thefts and break-ins along Skyland Boulevard earlier this month. Click here to subscribe to our daily email newsletters and breaking news alerts delivered to your inbox and mobile devices for free. You can also support local journalism by donating as little as $5 a month to become a supporting member or by downloading our free Patch mobile app. The Tuscaloosa Police Department said Dylan Barger, 26, was arrested Tuesday on two charges of receiving stolen property and is facing additional charges related to cases initiated by the Tuscaloosa County Sheriff's Office. Investigators suspect Barger stole a Hyundai Elantra from a gas station on Skyland Boulevard, where he was captured on surveillance video driving the car to different car lots on multipleoccasions during the late night and early morning hours. Barger then unsuccessfully attempted to steal more vehicles by drilling out ignition switches and removing steering columns. TPD says Barger was also seen on video stealing tires off vehicles that belonged both to the businesses and customers who had left them for maintenance. The thefts were reported by three businesses between Jan.15-21, according to investigators. TPD said Barger was taken into custody around noon Tuesday after fleeing from sheriff's deputies and abandoning the Elantra. He was jailed on several felony charges and more charges are pending. Follow Patch here for updates or on Facebook and Twitter.