A stolen Can-Am UTV taken from Pitbull Powersports last month has been recovered, thanks to a swift investigation by the Greene County (Missouri) Sheriff’s Office and the help of local law enforcement partners.
According to a report by KY3 News, the theft occurred in the early morning hours of June 12. Surveillance footage showed a man cutting through a fence at the Pitbull Powersports lot, located near Sunshine Street and West Bypass in Springfield, Missouri. Once inside, the suspect loaded a Can-Am Defender Max Lone Star edition off a trailer and drove it off the lot through the damaged fence.
Deputy Derek James told KY3 that the suspect appeared to have methodically targeted the vehicle. The all-black, full-cab UTV, which features roof-mounted speakers and carries an estimated value of $35,000, was considered a rare and distinctive model, potentially aiding its identification.
Despite the video footage, investigators initially struggled to identify the suspect. “With things like side-by-sides not driving on the streets every day, it’s easy for them to stay hidden — either in someone’s garage or out on a remote property,” James noted…