(Atlantic, Iowa) – One person was taken into custody early Sunday morning in Atlantic, after allegedly stealing a pickup truck and crashing into a home at 1612 Oak Street. According to the Police Department,  28-year-old Nicholas Renner of Atlantic, faces charges that include OWI/1st Offense and Theft in the 2nd Degree.

Authorities report that at 2:18 a.m. Sunday, Cass County Communications dispatched the Atlantic Police Department to a motor vehicle accident at 1612 Oak Street. When officers arrived, they found a 2005 Chevrolet Silverado had struck the residence. An investigation determined Renner allegedly took the pickup from the 1400 block of Linn Street, prior to the accident.

Damage to the home was estimated at $50,000. The pickup sustained approximately $10,000 damage. Additional information was not available. Anyone with information about the incident should call 712-243-3512.

(Authorities note the charges are an allegation, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law)