Stolen vehicle pulled from Kansas River
A vehicle discovered early Tuesday in the Kansas River near the North Eighth Street boat ramp later was recovered by Douglas County dive team members.
The 2001 Chrysler minivan was towed out of the water. It had been reported stolen by James Gang Automotive about 7:30 a.m. Tuesday. No one was found in the vehicle, said sheriff’s office spokeswoman Lt. Kari Wempe.
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