Arnold Police are investigating the theft of an SUV from the Avion Ridge Apartments, 1778 Richardson Road. The 2018 Hyundai Tucson was recovered in Cahokia, Ill., the same day it was stolen, police reported.
A 28-year-old Arnold man said he had parked the SUV outside the apartment complex at about 11 p.m. Jan. 7, and at about 10 a.m. Jan. 8, he discovered the vehicle missing and shattered glass on the ground where it had been parked, the report said.
Investigators used the SUV’s GPS system to locate it that afternoon in Cahokia, Ill. No one was in the vehicle when it was recovered, according to the report.
An anti-theft device that had been attached to the steering wheel was cut off and was found in the back seat area. In addition, the steering column was damaged, Arnold Police reported.
Arnold Police did not have an estimate for the damage to the window and steering column, Detective Lt. Jeremy Christopher said.
He said no suspects had been identified as of Jan. 10. Anyone with information about the theft is asked to call Arnold Police at 636-296-3204.