Man charged with truck theft

The theft of a pickup truck belonging to an engineering company has led to the arrest in Oconee County of a 49-year old man.  According to the Sheriff’s Office, Michael Scott Clardy was arrested yesterday and charged with grand larceny.  Two addresses were given for Clardy:  Cedar Rock Church Road, Easley and Rabbit Farm Road, Seneca.  Law enforcement records show the 1997 Ford F-15o belonging to Clemson Engineering was stolen March 15, 2016 from an address near Seneca and later found in Pickens County.  The value of the truck is around $4,000.   Clardy was released today from the Detention Center earlier today on a $5,000 personal recognizance bond.