NESS COUNTY – Law enforcement authorities in Ness County are investigating the theft of a pickup.

On Sunday, the Ness County Sheriff’s Office was contacted by Kansas Highway Patrol Troopers saying that they had a pickup stopped in Stafford County that belonged to a business in Ness City, according to a  social media report.

After making contact with the owner it was determined that the pickup, trailer, and several other items had been stolen.

The driver and two passengers were arrested for the theft and other local charges.

The charges are pending through the Ness County Attorney. No names were released late Monday.