The Neosho County Sheriffs Office has seen a significant increase in thefts on the east side of the county. The Sheriffs Office is investigating the thefts with help from Crawford County Sheriffs Office, Pittsburg PD, and Labette County Sheriffs Office. All the thefts appear to be related.

Yesterday Zachary Hawn was arrested in connection with a burglary along Highway 47. Neosho County Sheriffs Office strongly encourages people to keep their property locked and keys removed from vehicles. If anyone has any information about the thefts you can contact Under Sheriff Adam Bennett at 620-244-3888.