WHITEVILLE, NC — Investigators with the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office are asking for the public’s help after thieves targeted emergency medical vehicles in Whiteville, causing thousands of dollars in damage.
Sergeant Jeffery Thomas responded to the Emergency Services Storage facility at 223 Lee Avenue at 10:26 AM on Wednesday, Oct. 28, after staff reported missing vehicle parts.
Upon inspection, deputies found that four catalytic converters and O2 sensor assemblies had been cut and stolen from two Ford E350 emergency transport vehicles. The total value of the stolen equipment is estimated at $4,200.
The theft remains under active investigation by the Sheriff’s Office. Anyone with information or security footage around Lee Avenue on Tuesday night or early Wednesday morning is asked to contact local law enforcement.
All individuals named in this report are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. Charges and case statuses may change as investigations and court proceedings continue.
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