Authorities are reporting an increase in stolen vehicles in the last few weeks in Northwest Missouri.
Captain Mark Brock of the Buchanan County Sheriffs office says they’ve taken reports of four vehicles since May 19th in rural Buchanan County.
More were stolen this week in Andrew County as well.
While it is hard to tell right now, Brock says it could be the same suspects using the cars for transportation only. He also says the suspects could be from St Joseph. Buchanan County deputy’s have recovered some of the vehicles.
He says most of the stolen vehicles were taken when the keys were in the ignition. Captain Brock says the biggest step to prevent a vehicle theft is to take the keys out of the vehicle and lock the doors.
Buchanan County reports since May 19th, two SUV’s and two trucks were stolen in the County. Three of the four vehicles were stolen on the west side of Buchanan County.
The investigation continues.