Hot Rod Thefts on the Rise in Harford: Sheriff

The Harford County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a string of hot rod thefts, authorities reported Friday.

Noting that there have been “multiple reports of hot rod cars” being stolen across the county, the Harford County Sheriff’s Office provided these details:

• A 1978 Chevrolet Z-28 was stolen from the 1500 block of Bel Air Road in Fallston. The theft occurred sometime between 6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 1, and 6:45 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 5.
• A 1971 Chevrolet Monte Carlo was stolen from the 300 block of Fountain Green Road in Bel Air. The theft occurred between 9 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 12, 2014.
• A 1967 Plymouth Belvedere was stolen from the 100 block of Waldon Road in Abingdon. The theft occurred overnight on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2014.

Anyone with information may contact Detective Norman Turner of the Harford County Sheriff’s Office at 410-836-5067.

There is a cash reward of up to $2,000 for information in the case. To be eligible for a reward, people must submit their tips to Metro Crime Stoppers by texting “MCS” plus the tip to CRIMES (274637); by calling 1-888-540-8477; or by submitting an anonymous tip online.

Photographs of stolen vehicles courtesy of the Harford County Sheriff’s Office.