Two vehicles vanished around midnight from a stretch of State Road 144 just west of Kitchen Road early Wednesday morning, and Morgan County deputies are now asking the public to help track them down. The Morgan County Sheriff’s Office shared photos of the missing vehicles on Facebook, said the thefts are under active investigation, and urged anyone with information to contact Detective Thompson directly at [email protected].
What Deputies Shared On Facebook
In the Facebook post, the sheriff’s office included photos of the two vehicles and said they were taken from the area near the junction on State Road 144. Deputies noted they are already following up on leads and asked residents to send any tips directly to Detective Thompson or to message the department’s page. They specifically asked people not to post potential tips or detailed information in the comments so the investigation is not compromised. The post did not include suspect descriptions or license plate numbers, according to Morgan County Sheriff’s Office.
Where This Fits In The Bigger Auto Theft Picture
Vehicle thefts have been a hot topic nationally in recent years, but the numbers have started to shift. After a sharp spike the year before, auto thefts fell 17% across the United States in 2024, and totals dipped back below the one-million mark, according to the National Insurance Crime Bureau. Even with that drop, investigators here and elsewhere point out that a single local case can be cracked when neighbors share video, camera footage, or eyewitness details with detectives.
How To Share A Tip Without Blowing The Case
Anyone with information about the two vehicles taken from State Road 144 is asked to email Detective Thompson at [email protected] or send a private message to the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page. People who prefer to call can use the sheriff’s non-emergency line at (765) 342-5544, according to Morgan County government. Investigators say timely tips and nearby camera footage improve the chances of getting stolen vehicles back…