Columbus police recovered a stolen car Friday morning, and found the suspect accused of stealing it, sleeping inside.

19-year-old David A. Compton of Columbus is facing preliminary charges of auto theft and unlawful entry of a vehicle.

According to police reports, police were called to a report of a suspicious vehicle beside a home on Werner Avenue at about 10:15 a.m. Friday morning and discovered the car, which had been reported stolen on Thursday. They also found Compton sleeping inside.

A search of the car also revealed packages inside that had been reported stolen. Those were returned to the rightful owner, police report.