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Man accused of stealing Terre Haute police car in court

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTHI) – We have new information after a Vigo County man was accused of stealing a police car.

Cody Tryon was in court Monday morning.

He faces 11 charges, including battery on a public safety officer and auto theft.

Vigo County Sheriff Greg Ewing said Tryon was located and arrested because of a warrant.

Ewing said on Friday Tryon was put in the back of a police car, but somehow made it to the front of the car and drove off.

Sheriff Ewing said thanks to GPS on the cruiser, the car was easy to locate.

Tryon’s bond is set for $50,000.

His trial date is set for February 28th.