The arrest of a New Bedford man, who was arrested for shoplifting in Dartmouth, led to the recovery of a stolen vehicle.

On Oct. 7, Dartmouth Police Patrolman Shawn Souza apprehended Mitchell Violet, 27, of Jason Court, New Bedford.

Mitchell stole items from Sears and fled by foot across Faunce Corner Road to Best Buy. Mitchell was apprehended at Best Buy.

Following Mitchell’s arrest, officers located and searched his 2007 Mercedes in the Sears parking lot. The officers determined that the vehicle had been stolen in New Bedford last month.

Mitchell was charged with larceny, an outstanding warrant and receiving a stolen motor vehicle.