Multiple law enforcement agencies were involved in a search Saturday, for two people, on a property that Adair County Sheriff Jeff Vandewater said was difficult to navigate in the dark of night. The Madison County K9 “Orozco” was instrumental, the Sheriff said, in locating Matthew Jones, of Indianola, and Shannon Keeney, of Des Moines. The pair were found hiding under one of the hundreds of vehicles on the property.

Further investigation revealed that Jones and Keeney were not simply “Star-gazing the big dipper,” as they told authorities. Both were charged with Possession of Burglary Tools, Burglary in the 3rd Degree (Vehicle-related), and Possession of a Controlled Substance/Methamphetamine. On Sunday, a search warrant was executed on Jones’ vehicle, which led to charge of Burglary in the 3rd Degree, and Theft in the 2nd Degree, with regard to a separate property.

The Adair County Sheriff’s Department was assisted by the Cass and Madison County Sheriff’s Offices, Stuart and Greenfield Police Departments, and the Iowa State Patrol.