Stolen truck pulled from Mississippi River

Wednesday, July 12, 2006

A truck reported stolen in April from Cape Girardeau was found Tuesday afternoon in the Mississippi River off a local boat dock. The vehicle was found around 1:42 p.m. by a caretaker of the Red Star Boat Dock, according to police Sgt. Barry Hovis. The truck, pulled from the river by 4:10 p.m., appeared to have been submerged for an "extended period of time," Hovis said. The truck was reported stolen April 5 from 501 S. Middle St. Police have no suspects.

To continue reading
For more than 115 years, the Southeast Missourian has written the first draft of local history. We have aspired to enrich, entertain, educate and inform. Our core values have remained firm: truth, service, quality, integrity and community. Support our mission.