A Clarksville man was charged with theft after a report of a theft in progress on East 5th Street in Hopkinsville Friday morning.
Hopkinsville Police say 46-year-old Ronald Bradford was seen under a vehicle by witnesses and attempted to flee the area before law enforcement arrived.
He was located and allegedly found to be in possession of a saw and the vehicle he was under was found to have saw marks near the catalytic converter.
Bradford is charged with attempted theft by unlawful taking, first-degree criminal mischief, and operating on a suspended revoked license.