St. Joseph Police Seek Public’s Help in Theft Investigation

The St. Joseph Police Department is asking for the public’s help with an investigation into a significant theft from the Orange and White Shop on Shelton Drive.
Police say the theft is believed to have occurred sometime during the past two weeks and was discovered by the property owners Saturday.
St. Joseph officers assisted the owners Sunday in recovering some of the stolen property that had been hidden in a wooded area behind the shop.
A substantial amount of property remains missing, including a large blue or green safe, firearms, jewelry, welders and welding equipment, torch tanks, semi-truck tires and rims, power and hand tools, kayaks, a small metal trailer, old coins and other shop equipment.
Investigators are particularly interested in reports of suspicious activity in the Shelton Drive area during the past two weeks, including anyone who may have seen a box truck, rental truck, trailer or other vehicle being used to transport property from the location.
Residents, pawn shops, tool dealers and others are asked to watch for the missing items being offered for sale.
The property owner is offering a reward for information leading to an arrest or the recovery of the missing property.
Anyone with information about the theft, the location of the stolen property or individuals who may have been involved is urged to contact the St. Joseph Police Department.
Police advise the public not to confront anyone believed to be involved and instead contact law enforcement.