The theft of a vehicle early Sunday morning and recovery of a stolen vehicle in Waterloo are under investigation.

A 2018 Ford Explorer was stolen from the 400 block of Paul Drive, police said. The vehicle was unlocked with its keys inside at the time of the theft. Police said the Explorer was recovered in St. Louis.

At about 2 a.m. Sunday, an older model Chevrolet Malibu reported stolen out of St. Clair, Mo., was abandoned on Mary Drive. The driver of this vehicle was picked up by a dark-colored SUV.

Anyone with information on these incidents or security camera footage is asked to call the Waterloo Police Department at 618-939-3377.