Sheriff’s Office reports truck theft

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Authorities were on the lookout for this this 1998 GMC pickup, which was reported stolen overnight Thursday from the vicinity of Highway 71 and Icon Road.

MARYVILLE, Mo. — The Nodaway County Sheriff’s Office on Friday issued a release via social media stating that a 1998 three-quarter-ton GMC pickup was stolen overnight Thursday in the vicinity of Highway 71 and Icon Road north of Maryville.

The truck was described as having no tailgate, maroon paint, tan wheel covers and a tan stripe near the bottom. A large maroon toolbox was in the truck’s bed when it was taken. Authorities listed the license plate number as 30A 9Cs.

The theft follows a similar crime reported Thursday after a 1986 K5 Chevrolet Blazer stolen from Gray’s Truck Stop & Restaurant early that morning. The vehicle was later found and returned to its owner.

Anyone who thinks they might have information about the GMC’s whereabouts, or the identity of a suspect of suspects, should call the Sheriff’s Office at 660-582-7451.