thefts

Before I found the statistics, I had a perception of where I thought you'd be most likely to have your vehicle stolen in Missouri. I was very wrong and there's a good chance that the city in the Show Me State you think would have the highest percentage of vehicle thefts is not where you think, too.

A press release from the Sedalia Police Department this  morning (Aug. 1) states that two juveniles have been taken into custody for thefts from vehicles and property damage incidents that took place between July 21-24. Video surveillance from one of the motels involved led to the arrests in the case, along with information obtained by police, detectives and juvenile authorities.

Sedalia Police have identified 15 burglary cases that follow a noticeable pattern. According to a press release, thieves have forced entry to empty or unoccupied residences during overnight hours to steal portions of copper piping. In some cases, the burglaries are detected after the fire department is called to investigate a gas leak in the area. The police are asking the citizens of Sedalia for