November 08, 2024

Pickup truck steals semi truck from North Carolina gas station

Steve Smith

A pickup truck driver made off with a semi truck from a gas station in Granville County, North Carolina.

The incident: The theft occurred on October 21 at the Speedway gas station on Highway 56.

A white 2020 Peterbilt 389 bobtail was parked when a pickup loaded it onto a trailer and drove away.
The pickup had "Smokehouse Lumber Company" stickers on its doors.

What to know: Authorities are offering up to a $2,000 reward for information about the suspect or the truck's whereabouts.

For tips, contact Lt. Williams at 919-575-6561 ext. 111, or Granville County Crime Stoppers at (919) 693-3100.

The police are actively searching for the suspect, reported CBS 17 News. The trucking community remains watchful as the investigation unfolds.

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