Car stolen from tribal center found; suspect at large

Published 1:02 pm Friday, January 6, 2012

PORT ANGELES — Port Angeles police this morning found a Ford Focus stolen from the Lower Elwha Klallam Tribal Center’s parking lot two days ago.

The vehicle, used by the Tribal Council, was found at the Welcome Inn Trailer & RV Park in west Port Angeles, Deputy Police Chief Brian Smith said.

Joseph L. Johnson, 42, allegedly stole the vehicle early Wednesday morning after attempting to assault a tribal employee with a screwdriver and running off with a camera, Smith said.

Johnson’s location is unknown.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to phone 9-1-1.