VPD investigating theft of vehicle parts, stolen vehicle

The Vicksburg Police Department is investigating two recent crimes involving the theft of vehicle parts and a recovered stolen vehicle.

On Wednesday, at 8:28 a.m., officers responded to Plaza Automotive, 1850 South Frontage Road in reference to a theft. The complainant reported two catalytic converters had been removed from vehicles in the parking lot. One vehicle was a Ford E-350 van and the other a Ford F-150 truck.

On Thursday, at 5:08 a.m., officers responded to an address on Greenview Drive for an earlier stolen vehicle. The vehicle owner stated a black 2017 GMC Sierra was stolen sometime during the night. The truck had been left unlocked with the keys in the ignition. It was recovered, unoccupied, a short time later.

If anyone has any information regarding these cases, please contact the Vicksburg Police Department at 601-636-2511.