Tuesday, February 13, 2018

Stolen Trailer Used in Lebanon County Theft Found in New Jersey

A trailer used in a theft in Lebanon County over the weekend was found in New Jersey.

According to the Pennsylvania State Police, late Saturday or early Sunday morning thieves stole a white 2005 Ford F250 on Tulpehocken Road, in Jackson Township, Lebanon County. 

After stealing the truck, the thieves proceeded to Off Road Motorsports, located along 422 also in Jackson Township.  Around 1:55am, the thieves broke into the business and loaded 3 side by side off road utility vehicles into a white color 35 foot enclosed trailer that belonged to the business.  The thieves attached the trailer to the stolen truck and fled the scene.

Three suspects were observed on the surveillance footage of the business.  All three were wearing dark clothing and masks.

The license plate of the F250 is YSB4505 and the trailer's is XJP2811. 

The side by sides were identified as an orange colored 2014 Polaris RZR two seater, bearing VIN# 4XAST1EA9EF361133, a black and red colored 2017 Polaris RZR four seater, bearing VIN# 3NSVCE873HH009495, and a yellow colored 2013 Can-Am Commander two seater, bearing VIN# 3BJKKCP18DJ000659. The estimated value of the stolen side by sides and trailer is $55,000. The estimated value of the stolen F250 is $14,000.

The owner of Off Road Motorsports is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the return of the vehicles stolen from his business, and the arrest and prosecution of those involved.

***UPDATE***

According to State Police, the trailer was later found in Camden, New Jersey, but the truck and the ATV's have yet to be found.

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Anyone with any information is asked to contact PSP Jonestown, 717-865-2194, and reference incident# PA2018-143480.

Tips also may be submitted to PA Crime Stoppers, 800-472-8477. Tips leading to arrests also could be eligible for rewards through the program.