Suspected catalytic converter theft attempt reported in Rock Creek, Rock Creek WV


A truck driver reported someone was seen under his parked tractor trailer near Little General in Rock Creek. The person appeared to try to steal the catalytic converter but did not succeed. Store staff recognized the suspect as linked to other area thefts. No damage or theft confirmed so far.
Audio|Source: Raleigh County Police, Bradley Fire and WV State Police
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Transcript:
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I've got a subject on the phone.
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He is wanting to speak gun officer about.
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He drives a tractor trailer, he parked it near Little General in Rock Creek, near Coal River Rd.
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Well, he stopped to check on his truck this morning.
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The store told him that they had seen a person up underneath his truck, and he thought that they were attempting to cut his catalytic converter off.
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But they didn't. He has to read and he's not going to have signal for a little bit, but he said he could stay there on chain if you wanted to call in and I can connect you to him.
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He did say he had a file report previously because he had been tarps stolen off the vehicle.
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And 10-in-for, but there's nothing stolen or damaged as of right now?
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Location mentioned:
Near Coal River Rd, Rock Creek, WV 25174
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