A vehicle thief is caught sitting in the van he allegedly stole on Tuesday morning.

Police arrested 22-year-old Brook Gray after an officer on patrol spotted the 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan parked in the lot at Wal-Mart, 2900 S.9th.

Police say Gray entered an unlocked home in the 100 block of Bond around 1:15am Tuesday and lifted the van keys off a hook on the back door.

The van, which is valued at $14,000 was not damaged.

Gray is facing charges of aggravated burglary for entering an occupied home and vehicle theft.