Authorities in Audubon County are investigating several reported incidents of theft. Several vehicles were said to have been entered at various, numerous locations in Exira earlier this week. Money and personal items were removed from the vehicles.

Sheriff Todd Johnson reminds persons in the area to keep their vehicles LOCKED. He also requests anyone with information about the thefts to call the Audubon County Sheriff’s Office at 712-563-2631, or Audubon County Crimestoppers at 712-563-2234. A Crimestoppers reward is being offered for information that leads to an arrest an conviction for the thefts.

Persons calling in with tips do not need to give their names in order to be eligible for the reward.

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