Joplin woman arrested for felony stealing after string of incidents

A woman from Joplin is facing felony stealing charges after a string of incidents around the area. Read the full press release below:

On 7-16-21 at approximately 12:15 PM, Jasper County Deputies were dispatched to the Alba area for a report of theft from several vehicles. During the initial investigation, neighbors had video of a possible suspect and vehicle.

On 7-17-21 at around 8:40 AM, a Jasper County Deputy received a call that the possible suspect vehicle was seen traveling south on I-49. A short time later the Deputy conducted a stop on the vehicle near I-49 and Nutmeg Rd.

During the investigation, Jody L. Rummer, 48, of Joplin was arrested for Felony stealing.

Located in the vehicle were drugs and drug paraphernalia, social security cards and vehicle titles belonging to several other people, keys and garage door openers, and other items that had been reported taken from vehicles in the surrounding area and mail belonging to several people living in the Joplin, Carl Junction and Alba area. Victims were contacted and items have been returned to their owners.

More charges may arise as the investigation continues.