Clarion-based State Police Trooper Allison said the incident occurred around 5:31 p.m. when William Ellsworth May Jr., 29, allegedly stole a Polaris Ranger ATV from a residence along Starr Road.
May also allegedly burglarized a garage and stole a gas can valued at $25.
A fence valued at $500.00 was damaged during the incident.
Trooper Allison said May was taken into custody and the ATV was recovered near a residence along Ron McHenry Road.
May was subsequently placed in the Clarion County Jail on outstanding warrants.
Charges will be filed against May at District Court 18-3-03 in Knox.
Police said the ATV was returned to the victim.