A local man was charged with allegedly stealing a car and its title.

Altan Jackson, 26, 1313 Marcy St., was charged Tuesday with second-degree theft and forgery.

According to an Iowa City police complaint, police officials were dispatched to 1100 Arthur St. after receiving a report of a motor vehicle theft.

The registered owner of the vehicle allegedly reported that Jackson took the keys to her vehicle as well as the title following an argument. According to the complaint, Jackson drove off in the victim’s car and refused to return the vehicle, stating that the title of the car was his.

— by Jordyn Reiland