Woburn Man Charged With Auto Theft in Stoneham

A Woburn man who allegedly stole a jeep Wednesday afternoon in Woburn was apprehended several minutes later on Montvale Avenue in Stoneham following a BOLO, according to police. 

Derek Patterson, 36, faces three charges including felony counts of receiving a stolen motor vehicle and larceny over $250, and one misdemeanor count of operating a motor vehicle on a revoked driver's license, police said.

About 4:40 p.m. Wednesday, put out a BOLO after Patterson allegedly stole a black 2001 Jeep Grand Cherokee on Montvale Avenue in Woburn, according to Lt. Jim McIntyre.

After a Stoneham officer set up a nearby post following the alert, the officer later spotted the vehicle, made a traffic stop and arrested the suspect, later identified as Patterson, near 21 Montvale Ave. in Stoneham, according to McIntyre.

Police did not provide details as to how Patterson allegedly gained access to the vehicle, which has since been returned to its owner.

It is unclear when Patterson will appear in court to answer to the charges.