Forest Service offers reward for information on Highlands car theft
The U.S. Forest Service has recovered two Jeep Wranglers stolen from the Highlands Work Center in Highlands, NC. These vehicles were under seizure of the Forest Service in an unrelated timber theft incident.
The drivers of the stolen Jeeps abandoned the vehicles and fled on foot. The U.S. Forest Service is offering a reward for information leading to the successful prosecution of individuals responsible for these thefts.
Descriptions of the vehicles are as follows:
1991 Jeep Wrangler
Red in color with a black soft top
NC License Plate Number: AJB-6138
VIN: 2J4FY19PXMJ122605
2000 Jeep Wrangler
Silver in color with a black hard top
NC License Plate Number: YYT-6098
VIN: 1J4FA29P5YP804214
Pictures of the vehicles are available online. If you have information on these thefts, please call 828-200-4049.