By KARI BLURTON
Hays Post

The Hays Police Department is investigating a vehicle stolen from the lot of Auto World Used Cars.

According to Lt. Ron Rounkles, the suspect or suspects apparently “forced the column” in order to start the truck.

Auto World’s surveillance cameras caught the 1994 Chevy Silverado driving off the lot on 722 E. Eighth at 1:31 a.m. Friday.

The vehicle was recovered after a report of an abandoned truck at 2 p.m. Friday afternoon. The truck was located in the 400 block of Depper Road, southeast of Hays.

The Hays Police Department encourages anyone with information on the crime to call (785) 625-1030