A North Platte man is facing a felony charge after he allegedly stole a cell phone from a 16-year-old.

On June 15, the North Platte Police Department opened a theft investigation after receiving a complaint from the mother of a 16-year-old who had her Droid cell phone stolen.

Through the course of the investigation, an investigator learned that the phone may be in the possession of 25-year-old Jeremiah Fuoss.

On September 9, an investigator met with Fuoss, who is in jail on domestic violence charges, and questioned him regarding the theft.

Following questioning, it was determined that there was probable cause to charge Fuoss with theft.

According to Officer Rodney Brown, the charge is a felony due to prior theft convictions.