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.