Livingston County Sheriff Steve Cox reports his office has been investigating a reported stolen sports utility vehicle from Texas since July 30th.
He says the person or group who stole the vehicle knew how to disable the GPS. The sheriff’s office learned of the whereabouts of the vehicle in Livingston County from an alleged business victim when the GPS suddenly began working.
Further investigation shows the local residents paid $59,000 for the vehicle from a person at a location outside of Livingston County. Cox says the VIN had apparently been tampered with, and the satellite radio wiring was disconnected to help the thief avoid apprehension.
He explains the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office is working with the Missouri State Highway Patrol to attempt to locate those responsible in Texas and potentially help the local residents recover at least some of their money.
