JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Four vehicles were stolen during a rash of automobile break-ins early Thursday in Jefferson City, police say. The break-ins were primarily concentrated on the east side of the city. The Jefferson City Police Department posted info rmation about the break-ins on social media, saying three vehicles had been stolen, but Lt. Curtis Finke later told ABC 17 News that four cars were taken. Police reminded residents to lock their vehicles and to review any security camera video recorded between 1 and 4 a.m. Thursday. No information was released about what was taken from vehicles that were not stolen. According to Missouri Highway Patrol data, in 2024 the Jefferson City Police Department reported 114 incidents of motor vehicle theft, theft of vehicle parts, or theft from a motor vehicle. So far this year, the city reported 20 vehicle-related thefts. The JCPD recommends residents keep valuables and keys out of cars. Other car security measures include wheel locks and immobilizers that prevent criminals from hotwiring cars. The post Four vehicles stolen in Jefferson City appeared first on ABC17NEWS. ...read more read less