Phelps County News Release

The Phelps County Sheriff's Department is seeking your assistance in locating property stolen for a rural Phelps County address.

On May 25, 2009 a burglary and stealing was reported on State Route F near County Road 3550. Unknown suspects entered the property a took a number of items including a Red 2008 Doolittle Dump Trailer bearing Missouri Trailer License EPA388. They also removed a Camouflage 2009 Kawasaki 4010 Mule All Terrain Vehicle. The value of these two vehicles combined is in excess of $20,000.00. Other items included a Stihl Chainsaw, Weed Eater, and fuel cans.

The Dump Trailer is somewhat unique in that there are not vey many of them in this area. It was described as a Red Goose Neck Dump Trailer with white custom wheel rims, and a 7000 pound drop leg jack. It has a 3-way barn spreader gate, 6' heavy duty store ramps and a tarp roller with hand crank. There is minor damage to the right fender.

Should anyone have information directly related to this investigation they may call the Phelps County Sheriff's Department or their Confidential Hotline at (573)426-2936. E-Mail tips can be left at tips@phelpscountysheriff.org.

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