Crime

Police recover stolen fire department vehicle in KCK; one in custody

According to Kansas City, Kan., Fire Chief John Paul Jones, a fire investigation vehicle was stolen about 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 11, 2017, from the scene of a fire in the 100 block of South Ferree Street. Police have one suspect in custody.
According to Kansas City, Kan., Fire Chief John Paul Jones, a fire investigation vehicle was stolen about 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 11, 2017, from the scene of a fire in the 100 block of South Ferree Street. Police have one suspect in custody.

One person is in custody after allegedly stealing a fire investigation vehicle from the scene of a fire in Kansas City, Kan.

The vehicle belongs to the Kansas City, Kan., Fire Department. According to Fire Chief John Paul Jones, it was stolen about 2 p.m. Tuesday from the scene of a fire in the 100 block of South Ferree Street.

The vehicle, Jones said, was recovered shortly thereafter.

Police later apprehended the suspect, who was taken into custody.

Toriano Porter: 816-234-4779, @torianoporter

This story was originally published July 11, 2017 at 5:50 PM with the headline "Police recover stolen fire department vehicle in KCK; one in custody."

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