Ferguson Police Department aiming to remove abandoned vehicles

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - The Ferguson Police Department is taking action to address the issue of abandoned vehicles in the city.

In a social media post on Saturday, the department announced that the initiative aims to improve the appearance and safety of the city by removing neglected vehicles from the streets. As of Friday, the city has marked 29 vehicles with warning stickers.

"We're doing this because we care about how our city looks, feels, and functions," the department stated in their post.

Abandoned cars not only make neighborhoods look neglected, but they can also attract crime and create safety hazards, according to the police department.

The Ferguson Police Department's efforts to address abandoned vehicles are part of a broader strategy to enhance the city's safety and livability.

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