Motor Vehicle Stolen in Wilkes-Barre

Motor Vehicle Stolen in Wilkes-Barre
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Wilkes-Barre, PA – Officers responded to a theft of a motor vehicle on South River Street on Friday at 8:33 AM. The victim, a 24-year-old male, reported the incident to the authorities.

According to the victim, an unknown individual unlawfully took the vehicle overnight. The stolen car is a silver 2015 KIA Optima with Pennsylvania registration MJJ-6278.

The Wilkes-Barre City Police Department has acknowledged the theft and is continuing the investigation. They urge anyone with information to come forward to assist in the recovery of the vehicle.

The incident reference number for this case is 240242106. The investigation remains active as police work to identify and apprehend the suspect responsible.