An Affton man is accused of stealing a car from a body repair shop in the Affton area Friday.
James R. Porter IV, 23, of the 8500 block of Webshire Lane in Affton, was charged Tuesday with stealing a motor vehicle.
St. Louis County Police said Porter was riding a bicycle by Hunter Auto Body at 8014 Gravois Road Friday when he spotted a set of keys in a 2006 Honda Civic at the shop awaiting repair. Police said Porter took the keys and returned after the business closed and stole the car.
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The car was recovered several days later at an apartment complex. A witness said Porter had the car.
Porter is being held in the St. Louis County Justice Center. Bail was set at $20,000.
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