Fired Employee Tracked Via GPS After Allegedly Stealing Semi-Truck in Pine Creek Twp.

PINE CREEK TWP., Pa. (EYT) — A Philadelphia man faces felony charges after he allegedly stole a company semi-truck from a local business following his termination, state police say.

Court records show State Police from the Punxsutawney barracks filed the following charges against 37-year-old Michael Jamar White, of Philadelphia:

  • Theft by Unlawful Taking, Felony 3
  • Receiving Stolen Property, Felony 3
  • Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicles, Misdemeanor 2

According to the criminal complaint, a trooper responded to a business on Service Center Road in Pine Creek Township for a report of a stolen vehicle.

A company representative told police that the business fired White at approximately 7:30 a.m. that day. The affidavit of probable cause said the company sent White a message to inform him of the termination…

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