(KAIR)--Suspects are being sought in connection with the theft of a pickup truck in Atchison County that was later found destroyed.
Sheriff Jack Laurie says the truck, belonging to Tony Servaes, was stolen while parked at his residence, located at 3789 U.S. Highway 73.
The theft is believed to have happened sometime after 12:30 Sunday morning.
Hours later, around 4:00 Sunday afternoon, the Ford F150 was found in Leavenworth County, in the area of 219th and Hand Road.
Laurie says the truck had been set on fire and was destroyed, and an arson investigation has been launched by the Leavenworth County Sheriff's Department.
Atchison County authorities are trying to find whoever's responsible for the crime, and anyone with related information should contact authorities.
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