An Atmore man was arrested Feb. 22 on an attempted theft of property charge, according to police officials.

Atmore Police Public Information Officer Sgt. Darrell McMann said at approximately 7:52 p.m. on Wednesday, APD officers responded to the 300 block of Howard Street in reference to an attempted theft.

McMann said when officers arrived on the scene, they were advised that a white male, later identified as Bradley Auston Baker, 28, of Atmore, allegedly attempted to steal a vehicle.

“Officers found Baker a short distance away and took him into custody,” he said.

Baker was charged with attempted theft of property I and was transported to the Escambia County Detention Center in Brewton.