The vehicle stolen earlier this week has been recovered.  Independence Police detectives located the stolen 2006 blue Jeep Liberty south of the city limits.  The vehicle was unoccupied and has been returned to the owner.  The investigation is still ongoing. 

The vehicle was stolen Tuesday afternoon at the Elk City Lake Overlook. The suspect ordered the victim at gunpoint to hand over his belongings and then fled in the victim's vehicle. The suspect is described as a white male in their 20s with red hair and partially balding.  Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office at (620)330-1000. Do not approach the suspect as they are considered armed and dangerous.