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Kingsport Police Department
David Quillin, Chief of Police 200 Shelby Street • Kingsport, TN 37660 |
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NEWS RELEASE | |||
SUBJECT: | K.P.D. Attempting to Identify Suspects in Theft of Vehicle Parts | ||
DATE: | August 8, 2019 | ||
CASE #: | 19-016004 | ||
GENERAL NARRATIVE | |||
On July 14, 2019 two suspects were captured on surveillance video stealing approximately $1,800 worth of auto parts (a tailgate and a set of tail lights) off of customers’ vehicles parked at a local car dealership. These same two suspects are believed to be involved in additional similar crimes at other car dealerships in the Tri-Cities area.
Photos of the suspects, taken from surveillance video, have been included in this release. Additionally, a short clip of the actual video footage has been made available for viewing on the K.P.D. YouTube channel, accessible via the following link: Anyone who recognizes either of them is asked to contact Detectives in the K.P.D. Criminal Investigations Division at 423-229-9429 or call Kingsport Central Dispatch at 423-246-9111. Alternatively, if an individual who is able to supply information related to this or any other case wishes not to be identified, tips can be submitted anonymously via online “Citizen Feedback” forms available at the following link: https://www.kingsporttn.gov/city-services/police-department/contact-us |
RELEASING OFFICER | ||
Thomas M. Patton, Public Information Officer
Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit 423-229-9433 (Desk) • 423-224-2786 (FAX) ThomasMPatton |