Press Release 19-207

FEBRUARY 7, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NEWS RELEASE #19-0207

CONTACT SHERIFF TIM MORSE 785-364-2251

1995 Dodge Ram 3500

Stolen vehicle recovered in southern Jackson County

The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office recovered a stolen pickup truck out of Topeka in southern Jackson County. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a truck on fire approximately 1/8 mile north of 110 Road on T. Road east of Hoyt at 11:46 this morning. Sheriff’s deputies, Hoyt, and Mayetta Fire Departments responded to the scene. Fire departments were able to extinguish the fire, however, the vehicle was a total loss. The vehicle, a 1995 Dodge Ram 3500 pickup truck was reported stolen out of Topeka on Wednesday. Citizens need to make sure all keys are removed from vehicles and that vehicles are kept locked when not in use.

This incident remains under investigation. Citizens of northeast Kansas need to be alert to suspicious activity, and when observed, immediately contact your local law enforcement agency . If anyone has information regarding this crime, please contact the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office at 785-364-2251.