Posts Tagged ‘metro east auto theft task force’
Four arrested in auto theft ring
Shortly before 6:10 p.m. Tuesday, the Columbia Police Department, with assistance from the Metro East Auto Theft Task Force, successfully arrested four suspects from St. Louis in connection with an…
Read MoreSUV stolen from Waterloo, other vehicles entered
A new SUV was stolen and multiple other vehicles were entered early Wednesday morning in Waterloo, after which the suspects fled north at a high rate of speed and escaped…
Read MoreSUV stolen, vehicles entered in Columbia
A St. Louis man was taken into custody after one vehicle was stolen and several others were entered early Monday morning in Columbia, leading to a pursuit that ended with…
Read MoreSuspect nabbed in Millstadt truck theft
A suspect who stole a pickup truck from a Millstadt subdivision early Tuesday morning was apprehended a short time later after running from a traffic stop. At approximately 4:30 a.m.,…
Read MoreMore stolen vehicles in Columbia
Columbia police are investigating the theft of two vehicles and several reports of other vehicles entered early Monday morning. Surveillance footage indicates the incidents took place about 3 a.m. The…
Read MoreCPD chief ends successful career
In his final days as Columbia’s police chief, Jerry Paul reflected on a 28-year law enforcement career and accomplishments while at the helm of the department. Prior to arriving in…
Read MoreVehicle stolen, another recovered in Waterloo
The theft of a vehicle early Sunday morning and recovery of a stolen vehicle in Waterloo are under investigation. A 2018 Ford Explorer was stolen from the 400 block of…
Read MorePolice on lookout for stolen Corvette
A trailer stolen from an auto shop in Maryland Heights, Mo., was recovered in the 3700 block of Mine Haul Road near JC Hauling. A black Corvette that was stored…
Read MoreCar stolen in Columbia recovered in St. Louis
The St. Louis County Police Department notified Columbia police late last week that a car reported stolen recently in Columbia was recovered in their venue. The car, a silver 2014…
Read MoreDupo vehicle theft suspects captured
Two suspects wanted in the Sept. 3 thefts of four vehicles in Dupo as well as a repair shop burglary were taken into custody this week and charged. St. Louis…
Read MoreAnother stolen vehicle, others entered in Columbia
Police are investigating another vehicle theft in Columbia. About 3 a.m. Thursday, a resident reported a black 2012 Infiniti four-door sedan with Illinois plates BK70780 stolen from Timber Ridge in…
Read MoreVehicles stolen, entered in Columbia
The Metro East Auto Theft Task Force is assisting Columbia police in the investigation of two vehicles stolen early Thursday morning and several others entered. Shortly before 2 a.m., a…
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