$250,000 in Tires, Wheels Stolen from Texas Car Dealership
Thieves were caught on security cameras stealing 196 tires and wheels off of 48 vehicles at a Tyler, Texas car dealership, local media reports. According to police, the thieves entered the lot through a secure gate early in the morning, driving a large box truck. The thieves then cut the lights and used jacks and
Police Searching for Suspect of Tire Shop Shooting
Police are searching again for the man accused of shooting up a tire shop near Dallas on Christmas Eve, after the suspect disappeared after posting bail, local media reports. The suspect allegedly planned to kill Muslims at the shop and shot at customers outside, which resulted in the death of one man, wounding of bystanders and
Mounting Death Toll From Demounted Tires/Wheels
“Man dead after flying wheel crushes SUV on Hwy. 400” “Lexington man killed by runaway wheel is mourned” I cannot recall a single week in recent years that I’ve not read these and similar headlines from newspaper and radio/TV websites across the U.S. and Canada. And the sad thing is that the ones that make
Credit Fraud Evidence Found at Fresno Tire Shop
A southeast Fresno, Calif., tire shop has been closed and is under investigation for credit fraud, according to local media. Police closed the Monkey Wrench Tire and Wheel business after detectives found evidence of credit fraud, including fraudulent contracts and records, while serving a search warrant. A Fresno man was arrested in connection to the
Man Threatens to Burn Down Florida Tire Shop
A man threatened to burn down a tire shop in Bradenton, Fla., while demanding a refund, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office. On Tuesday, the man went to Central Discount Tires on Tuesday morning and blocked the only entrance. He demanded his money back while holding a homemade firebomb and a lighter. Police arrived
Police Search For Tire Store Robbery Suspects
The Tallahassee Police Department is searching for two suspects who robbed a Tallahassee, Fla., tire store on Dec. 17. The employee closing Barron’s Wholesale Tires the night of the robbery told police two suspects carrying handguns demanded money and forced him into the back of the shop. The suspects fled after taking the money and
Thieves Strike Stores Near St. Louis
Tire thieves have hit more than a dozen stores in the St. Louis area since October, according to local police. According to authorities, the thefts all happened during the night. Burglars break glass windows or doors and steal one to two sets of tires. Stolen tires have all varied in make, and size, police report.
Tire Dealer, Son Charged with Stealing $50K in Winter tires
A tire dealer and her son have been charged in connection with several thefts of winter tires and wheels valued at roughly $50,000 from car dealerships in the Oshawa, Ontario, area. According to local reports, 43-year-old Sheila Stephens and 24-year-old Tyler Stephens have been charged with three counts of breaking and entering and three counts
Customer Killed During Altercation at Kansas City Tire Shop
Local authorities have identified a 42-year-old customer who was shot to death last Tuesday at a Kansas City tire shop as Robert Lewis, of Kansas City. According to a report in The Kansas City Star, investigators believe Lewis became involved in an altercation with others inside the dealership. Lewis and another person brandished guns before
Trailer Full of Tires Stolen in Canada
Roughly $70,000 worth of tires was stolen from a site in Oakville, Ontario. According to police, the suspect drove a stolen truck onto the site, hooked up a trailer filled with Hankook tires and left the area. The police found the stolen truck a short distance away. Anyone with information is asked to contact the