Prairie du Chien Police Say Juveniles Involved in Auto Theft Ring

Prairie du Chien police say a group of juveniles from the La Crosse, Onalaska and La Crescent, Minnesota is believed to be behind a rash of stolen vehicles in the city. A police department social media post states that the suspects, ranging in age from 13 to 17, are believed to be members of a multi-state auto theft ring. Police say all of the stolen vehicles had their keys left in the vehicle. There have also been instances of the thieves taking only the keys, then stealing the vehicle several days later. Additionally, license plates have been stolen from vehicles that are locked, with the plates then used on stolen vehicles. Police remind residents that all vehicles, garages and homes should be locked.