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Multiple Men Arrested for Stolen ATVs
Vermont State Police recover stolen Polaris UTV and make multiple arrests.
Apr. 6, 2026 at 12:43pm
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Vermont State Police received a tip about a stolen Polaris UTV at an abandoned property in Brandon, leading to the arrests of Joshua Lester, Gary Forrest Jr., and Travis Bovey. The stolen UTV was recovered from Boondock Motors in Sudbury after Bovey admitted to possessing it, and both the UTV and another stolen ATV have been returned to their rightful owners.
Why it matters
Theft of recreational vehicles like ATVs and UTVs is an ongoing issue, especially in rural areas, as they are valuable and easy targets for criminals. The recovery of the stolen vehicles and arrests of the suspects demonstrate the effectiveness of law enforcement in addressing this type of property crime.
The details
Vermont State Police received a tip about a stolen Polaris UTV at an abandoned property in Brandon. They linked the UTV to a theft from Pinnacle Motorsports in Rutland. Police arrested 35-year-old Joshua Lester and 51-year-old Gary Forrest Jr. for the thefts. They also recovered the stolen UTV from Boondock Motors in Sudbury after the owner, 40-year-old Travis Bovey, admitted to having it. Both the UTV and another stolen ATV have been returned to their rightful owners.
- A week ago, Vermont State Police received the tip about the stolen Polaris UTV.
- The thefts occurred prior to the police receiving the tip.
The players
Vermont State Police
The state law enforcement agency that investigated the stolen ATV and UTV cases and made the arrests.
Joshua Lester
A 35-year-old man arrested for grand larceny and stolen property charges related to the thefts.
Gary Forrest Jr.
A 51-year-old man arrested for grand larceny and stolen property charges related to the thefts.
Travis Bovey
A 40-year-old man who admitted to possessing the stolen Polaris UTV at his business, Boondock Motors in Sudbury.
Pinnacle Motorsports
The Rutland business from which the Polaris UTV was stolen.
The takeaway
This case highlights the ongoing problem of recreational vehicle theft, especially in rural areas, and the importance of law enforcement cooperation and public tips in recovering stolen property and apprehending suspects.
