Police Alert: Ford F-250s Parked at Hotels Targeted By Thieves

Alert from Gwinnett County Police Dept.:

The Gwinnett County Police Department Motor Vehicle Theft Unit is investigating a series of car thefts. Since June 2014, there have been eight Ford F250s stolen from hotel parking lots in Gwinnett County. These thefts have occurred in all parts of the county and at different hotel chains. Most of the thefts targeted construction workers from out of the area. It is likely this series extends into other metro Atlanta jurisdictions.

GCPD detectives would like F250 owners and hotel management to be particularly aware of this series and take precautions. Very few of these vehicles have been recovered. Anyone with information on these crimes is asked to call detectives at 770-513-5300. To remain anonymous, tipsters should contact Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS or visit www.crimestoppersatlanta.org. Crime Stoppers tipsters can receive a reward of up to $2000 for information leading to an arrest and indictment.