Between midnight and 6 a.m. on July 14, a burglary was reported at 2456 Portland Street in St. Johnsbury. Mark Turner’s Automotive told police that a blue 2008 Ford F-350 with a yellow dealer plate reading “MARK TURNERS AUTOMOTIVE” had been stolen from the property.
An investigation revealed that multiple catalytic converters were also taken from Mark Turner’s Automotive and from Auto Saver Outlet at 2523 Portland Street.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Trooper LeBlanc of the Vermont State Police St. Johnsbury Barracks at 802-748-3111. Anonymous tips can be submitted online at vsp.vermont.gov/tipsubmit or by texting the keyword “VTIPS” to 274637 (CRIMES).
NEK will be looking into the recent trend of catalytic converter thefts in the Northeast Kingdom.
Originally reported by Newport Dispatch.
Photo: Amar Preciado via Pexels. Photo is illustrative and not from the scene.
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