LITTLE FALLS -- One person was arrested after allegedly stealing car parts in Morrison County.

The incident happened Friday on a property located off Haven Road, south of Little Falls, in Morrison County.

Morrison County Sheriff Shawn Larsen says the land owner called authorities to report someone was attempting to steal a tire off of their vehicle.

When deputies arrived they found 32-year-old Andrew Arendts, from Dalbo, had one of the property owners vehicles jacked up and was in the process of removing the tire.

During the investigation, deputies observed a catalytic converter and an exhaust pipe lying next to Arendts vehicle. An electric sawsall cutting tool was also found inside the vehicle.

Arendts was arrested and taken to the Morrison County Jail where he awaits formal charges.

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