In Sandy City, a rental vehicle became the unexpected accomplice in a series of apartment complex burglaries, resulting in nearly $3,000 worth of property losses. But thanks to persistent investigation efforts, Sandy City Police have cracked down on the criminal scheme, leading to the recovery of most of the stolen goods. The original announcement detailing the investigation’s success was shared by the Sandy City Police Department on their Facebook page.
The Sandy City Police Department social media post playfully hinted at the misuse of rental cars, stating, “We can’t tell you what to use your rental vehicle for, however, we can tell you that burglary is probably not an appropriate use.” This incident goes to show that even in the mundane choices, like the selection of a getaway vehicle, criminals are prone to make rather bold, albeit misguided, decisions. Officers and detectives were able to not just identify the suspects involved but also to locate the storage units where the stolen items were being kept…