Arnold Police are investigating damage to a small SUV that apparently happened when someone tried to steal a 2011 Kia Soul from outside a home in the 600 block of Emil Drive. The cost to repair the damage was estimated at $750, police report.
A 59-year-old Arnold woman said the damage occurred between May 9 and May 12 when the car was parked outside her home while she was with her mother in the hospital. The Soul was left unlocked, the report said.
The car’s ignition was damaged in the incident, and some paperwork inside the vehicle was rummaged through. However, nothing was reported stolen, according to the report.
As of May 18, no suspects had been identified, Detective Lt. Jeremy Christopher said. He asks anyone with information about the incident to call Arnold Police at 636-296-3204.