CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – A funeral van was stolen from the parking lot of Tennova Medical Center Wednesday after the driver left it running and unattended.

A funeral home from Mississippi had stopped at the hospital around 4:45 p.m. to pick up a transport. The driver of the van left it unsecured and running while he went inside to talk to hospital staff about arrangements.

When the driver returned to the van a short time later, it had been stolen. The vehicle was stolen before a body had been picked up.

The stolen vehicle is a black 2013 Dodge Caravan with Mississippi tag GNW686. The van had AFFORDABLE FUNERAL SERVICE stickers on both sides and the rear of the vehicle.

If anyone sees the van, please contact 911.