VILLA RICA, Ga. — Villa Rica police are searching for suspects they said broke into two business and stole items, including four midget race cars.
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Crime Stoppers Greater Atlanta said the race cars were “for a young boy who dreams of one day becoming a professional racecar driver.”
Police said early Wednesday morning, the suspects cut the fence at Cross & Sons Plumbing on Liberty Road and the stole catalytic converters from four vehicles and a white 2005 Chevrolet Silverado. The truck was recovered the next day in Douglas County.
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The suspects also cut the fence to Advanced RV Storage on Baker Industrial Court, police said. There they stole catalytic converters from two RVs and a grey 2007 Ford F-350.
Investigators said the suspects used that truck to steal a trailer holding four quarter midget race cars, along with tools and gear. The trailer was recovered in Atlanta, but the race cars are still missing.
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Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Matt Weingarten at (678) 840-1321 or mweingarten@villarica.gov.
There is a $2,000 reward being offered through Crime Stoppers Greater Atlanta.
Tips can be made at 40-577-8477 or www.StopCrimeAtl.org.