Columbus police arrested a man on auto theft charges after a stolen pickup was found in an alley off of Hughes Street.

28-year-old Damon L. Estes of Columbus is facing charges of auto theft and possession of a synthetic drug look alike substance.

A neighbor reported the pickup had been driving erratically and was left in the alley Friday morning. The pickup had allegedly been stolen earlier in the morning

Estes was found walking in the area after leaving the truck according to police reports.