A Warden man is in custody for allegedly trying to steal a train.

Police Respond to Trespassing Call

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Warden Police officers responded around 9:40 p.m. Wednesday to a report of trespassing at an agricultural facility in the 1800 block of W. 1st Street in Warden.

Suspect Accused of Entering Locomotive

When officers arrived, they learned a man had climbed into a locomotive, released the brakes, and attempted to move the train.

Foot Chase Through Warden

Police say employees confronted the man, 40-year-old John McKernan Vasquez, but he ran from the scene. Officers found him nearby, but he fled again, prompting a foot chase of more than a mile.

Charges and Booking Details

Police found him hiding in the brush and took him into custody. McK

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