Arrest made after woman steals car during Blue Springs traffic stop

BLUE SPRINGS, Mo. (KCTV) - A Raytown woman is behind bars after she stole a vehicle from the parking lot of a Quik Trip when police pulled over the owner.

Jackson County, Missouri, Circuit Court records indicate that Rachel A. Bell, 36, of Raytown, has been charged in connection to a vehicle that was stolen during a Blue Springs traffic stop.

A probable cause statement filed by the Blue Springs Police Department revealed that on March 18, law enforcement officials stopped the driver of a black 2008 Ford Taurus that did not have working brake lights. The driver complied and stopped in the parking lot of the Quik Trip at 1207 NW Highway 7.

As law enforcement officials spoke with the driver outside the vehicle, they said the enger, who was identified as Bell, locked the doors, got into the driver’s seat and sped off. During the process, it was confirmed that she had a warrant out for her arrest.

Investigators said they did pursue Bell in the stolen vehicle; however, when she reached speeds of 70 mph, the chase was terminated. When the victim was ed the next day, he said his vehicle still had not been returned.

Court documents indicated that a warrant for Bell’s arrest was issued with the condition of a $5,000 bond. As of Sunday, March 30, she does appear to be behind bars.

As a result, Bell has been charged with stealing a motor vehicle and resisting arrest. If convicted, he could face up to 11 years in prison and be forced to pay an up to $20,000 fine.

A bond review hearing has been scheduled for 1 p.m. on Tuesday, April 1, with a preliminary hearing expected at 2 p.m. on April 17. No further information has been released.

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