The Shreveport Police Department this week joined forces with Adventures With Purpose, a nationally recognized nonprofit organization, to conduct underwater searches of several local bodies of water as part of ongoing investigative efforts.

Adventures With Purpose travels across the country partnering with law enforcement agencies to assist in locating missing persons and recovering evidence connected to open cases. On Wednesday, members of the organization worked side-by-side with Shreveport officers during the multi-hour operation.

While no missing persons were located during the search, investigators discovered several submerged vehicles, at least two of which are suspected to have been stolen. Those recoveries have been turned over to detectives and are now part of active investigations.

“We are grateful for partnerships like this,” the department said in a statement. “It takes collaboration, innovation, and community involvement to continue pushing forward in our mission to serve and protect.”

The Shreveport Police Department expressed sincere appreciation to the Adventures With Purpose team for their commitment to bringing answers to families and supporting law enforcement agencies at no cost to the communities they serve.

Anyone with information related to open missing persons cases or stolen vehicles in the Shreveport area is encouraged to contact the Shreveport Police Department at (318) 673-7300 or Caddo-Bossier Crime Stoppers at (318) 673-7373.