Polo Man Charged With Theft of Classic Vehicles

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CALDWELL COUNTY, Mo - A Polo man is awaiting trial for allegedly stealing multiple classic vehicles in Caldwell County. 

According to a probable cause statement, Caldwell County Sheriff Deputies responded to a report on September 9th of a resident stating that a 1953 blue Chevy panel truck they owned was stolen from their residence near Cowgill and was on sale on Facebook.  The sale posting was traced to 42-year-old Corey Carr of Polo. 

A meeting was set up between the Carr and the victim for the sale of the truck.  When deputies showed up for the sale Carr fled into the woods.  A search of the property revealed a 1929 Ford Model T truck, a 1953 Chevy truck, and a 1971 Chevy pickup all belonging to the victim.  All of the stolen vehicles were recovered from the property. 

Carr is facing three counts of felony stealing a motor vehicle and a misdemeanor of resisting arrest.

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