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The Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man wanted for stealing a truck from a dealership Dec. 20. He later wrecked the vehicle in west Springfield.
The sheriff’s office said the man possibly arrived at the dealership in a Dodge Durango and nearly struck an employee with the stolen truck while fleeing. A few hours later, the suspect wrecked the truck at West Bypass and Grand, then fled on foot with another male of similar build, height and weight. They were last seen running east on Lombard.
The Lawrence County Sheriff's Office is searching for this man. They say he stole a truck from a dealership and later crashed it in Springfield. (Photo by Lawrence County Sheriff's Office)
The suspect is described as a white male with black/gray neck tattoos. The public is encouraged to call Sgt. Phillips with the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office at 417-466-2131, ext. 2351, or dispatch at 417-316-6006 with any information on the suspects involved.
The Lawrence County Sheriff's Office said the man who stole a truck from a dealership and crashed it in Springfield may have arrived at the dealership in this Dodge Durango. (Photo by Lawrence County Sheriff's Office)
Jeff Kessinger is the Reader Engagement Editor for the Hauxeda, and the voice of its daily newsletter SGF A.M. He covered sports in southwest Missouri for the better part of 20 years, from young athletes to the pros. The Springfield native and Missouri State University alumnus is thrilled to be doing journalism in the Queen City, helping connect the community with important information. He and wife Jamie daily try to keep a tent on the circus that is a blended family of five kids and three cats. More by Jeff Kessinger
