A man is in Imperial County Jail and a stolen car was recovered Tuesday.

El Centro Police were notified that the car was seen in the area of Fourth and Ross shortly before noon Tuesday. A short time later the car was located unoccupied and parked at Bucklin Park. Officers observed a man approach the vehicle. Officers were able to detain the man and then determined that he had been driving the stolen car. The suspect was arrested and booked at Imperial County Jail on charges of Possession of Stolen Property.