ANGOLA, IN (WTVB) – With numerous stolen vehicles being reported since the first of June in Branch and Hillsdale Counties in Michigan and in northeast Indiana, the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office is encouraging the public to lock their vehicles and take the keys.
There have been 35 complaints of stolen vehicles in Steuben County over the last four months. All of the vehicles have been left unlocked with the keys in them. Some of the vehicles have been left unsecured in business parking lots while the vehicle owner conducts business inside the station or store.
The majority of the vehicles have been recovered usually within a few days of the theft.
Several suspects have been arrested and additional charges may be filed against them as they continue to be released on bond for current charges. The Steuben County Sheriff’s Office says they are developing additional suspects while the investigation continues.
