Springfield, Mo. – Early Friday morning, a stolen sport utility vehicle struck the front of Ozarks Farm Stop, a popular downtown market. Greene County deputies responded, confirming the vehicle was taken without permission and the driver fled the scene.

Owner’s reaction and cleanup effort

Founder Karissa Kary recounted receiving a flurry of missed calls around 1 a.m. and 2 a.m. from her building’s owner, alerting her to the crash. “I looked at my phone, I saw I had so many missed calls from like 1 and 2 in the morning, and I wondered what that was,” Kary said.

When she arrived, Kary found the front glass shattered and the vehicle’s fumes lingering. Witness Axel Estrada described the impact as “jarring” and the smell “overwhelming.”

Deputies cleared the wreckage and the business began a thorough cleaning. “We came in this morning to all the glass and everything. They cleared it out there. I feel really lucky,” Kary said, noting that the cleanup took roughly 20 hours of work.

Business remains open

Despite the damage, Ozarks Farm Stop was able to open its doors later that Friday, serving customers as usual. Kary emphasized the resilience of the local market network, saying, “This is a collective group. Over 100 producers maintain a lot of the market share here, so we’ll get through this.”

She is still assessing the full cost to repair the storefront and will provide updates as the timeline becomes clearer.

Investigation continues

The Greene County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that the investigation is ongoing and that more information will be released when available. Residents are encouraged to report any additional details they may have witnessed.

Ozarks Farm Stop remains a staple of Springfield’s downtown economy, offering locally sourced produce and goods. The community’s quick response and the business’s determination underscore the city’s commitment to supporting its small‑business owners in the face of unexpected challenges.

Original reporting: KY3 Springfield (local) — read the source article.