According to police reports, a vehicle theft was reported in Derby, Vermont, on June 18, 2026. Michael Abel, a 42-year-old resident, informed the Vermont State Police that his silver 2014 Toyota Prius was stolen from his residence on Nelson Hill Road. The vehicle was reportedly taken sometime after 7:00 PM on June 17 and was located later that morning at approximately 8:54 AM.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and authorities are seeking information from the public. Anyone with details related to the theft is encouraged to contact Trooper Richard Berlandy at the Derby Barracks by calling 802-334-8881. Anonymous tips can also be submitted online through the Vermont State Police website.
The case remains under investigation, and no charges have been filed at this time.
Source: Vermont State Police
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