WCSO asking for public’s help in Eastern Star Road trailer theft
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Authorities are asking for the public’s help identifying two men involved in a trailer theft on Eastern Star Road on April 24.
According to the Washington County, Tennessee Sheriff’s Office (WCSO), deputies responded to the 200 block of Eastern Star Road regarding a theft.
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Security cameras reportedly showed two men unhitching a trailer from a white Toyota truck and hitching it to a single-cab, red Chevrolet truck with black wheels and steel side steps.
The theft happened around 2 a.m., the WCSO stated.
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The two men were wearing face coverings and gloves during the theft, the sheriff’s office stated. One man had on a white hooded sweatshirt and jeans. The other man was wearing a black jacket and jeans.
The two then got into the Chevrolet truck and left the area towards Kinchloe Mill Road, the WCSO reported.
The stolen trailer reportedly has welded spots on the metal mesh on the back, a new spare tire on the front, a black frame, silver wheels and a wooden floor.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the sheriff’s office at (423) 788-1414. Anonymous tips can also be sent by texting WCSOTN and their tip to 847411. Tips can also be submitted online here.
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