Suspects caught on video stealing cars from popular dealership in Wentzville

WENTZVILLE, Mo. — Wentzville law enforcement are investigating an strange motor vehicle burglary at a preferred dealership.  

Some victims imagine the same team of suspects has been concentrating on dozens of other dealerships in the bi-state space. Joe Pettus and his spouse possess Pettus Automotive motor vehicle dealership in DeSoto, Missouri, including five other dealerships across southeastern Missouri.  

Recently, 1 morning, they discovered six vehicles experienced been stolen from their good deal.  

“It generates a ton of chaos and anxiety, and you eventually truly feel violated,” stated Pettus.  

The safety footage displays 6 hooded intruders breaking into the dealership and stealing keys. All the suspects are shown donning hoodies and masks over their faces.  

“They glimpse like juveniles, which is alarming to me that you have that several young children doing it,” mentioned Pettus.  

The couple’s GMC dealership in Farmington was also damaged into and ruined just a week soon after the incident. Pettus explained the crimes have value them time and revenue.  

“The destruction, the insurance claims that even now cost a good deal of dollars. A whole lot of revenue, a lot of time, a lot of grief, a whole lot of strain,” he mentioned.  

Other dealerships have claimed equivalent crimes to Pettus and FOX 2. Wentzville police claimed Century Dodge Chrysler Jeep RAM Wentzville was damaged into Thursday early morning. The burglars made use of a brick to break the glass of the dealership for entry.  

Law enforcement explained they have 6 to 7 suspects who had been caught on movie thieving five autos. 

“It’s undoubtedly something that is heading close to. I was advised by legislation enforcement that there have been 16 sellers from Illinois to Sullivan that have all had break-ins,” said Pettus.  

Wentzville law enforcement can’t affirm it is the exact team of suspects but do say the crimes look to be strikingly comparable.  

“It nonetheless lights a fire underneath you a little bit. We are absolutely not likely to tolerate it,” said Pettus.  

The Pettus’ was in a position to get again their 6 vehicles, but the five motor vehicles in Wentzville are nevertheless missing. The Pettus’ is also supplying a $5,000 reward for information that could direct to an arrest.  

You can connect with Wentzville Police at (636) 327-5105 to share any ideas.