Authorities Seek IDs of Tire Burglars

LONGVIEW — The Gregg County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the identifies of three burglars who stole several wheels and tires from a local business. According to KETK, the Gregg Count Sheriff’s Office says thieves took 20″ wheels and tires from Custom Auto Sales on FM 449 in Longview. This past Saturday at approximately 11:15 p.m., two men and a woman were seen arriving at the location in what appeared to be a 1980s to early 1990s model Dodge pickup with overhead lights and walk through the lot with a flashlight.

The first thief is identified as a white male wearing blue jeans tucked into his boots, a black hoodie or sweat shirt, and a black cap. A second suspect is described as a white male with a large build wearing jeans, a black hoodie or sweatshirt and a cap. They were joined by a white female with long dark hair, wearing jeans and a pink hoodie or sweatshirt. It is believed the trio may have scouted the location for the wheels prior to the theft. Any person with information is asked to contact Investigator Falco with the Gregg County Sheriff’s Office at (903) 236-8438 or call Crime Stoppers at (903) 236-STOP.