(KAIR)--An investigation is launched after an Atchison woman reported damage to her vehicle.

“That vehicle sustained damage to the ignition area,” said Atchison Police Chief Mike Wilson. “We believe there had been an attempt to steal the car. Although that attempt was unsuccessful.”

He says it was Sunday when Patricia McKelvey reported the damage when her vehicle was parked in the 600 block of North 9th in Atchison.

Anyone with information about the damage is asked to contact police.