Crimestoppers of OC and OC Sheriff’s Office seek help in Car Theft

Crimestoppers of Oconee County, Inc. in partnership with the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help regarding an ongoing investigation into the theft of a car, explains Public Information Officer Jimmy Watt. “A deputy from the Uniform Patrol Division of the Sheriff’s Office spoke with the victim during the early morning hours of Nov. 4, in regards to the theft of a 1955 Chevy Bel Air from a residence on Woodfern Drive in the Westminster area. The last time the victim saw the vehicle, according to the deputy, was around 7:30pm on Nov. 3. The Bel Air is champagne in color on the exterior and interior and is valued, according to the victim, at around $65,000. Surrounding law enforcement agencies were notified of the stolen vehicle and the vehicle’s information has been entered into the National Crimes Information Center database. The case was forwarded to the Criminal Investigations Division of the Sheriff’s Office. If you have any information on the whereabouts of this champagne in color 1955 Chevy Bel Air or who may have been involved in its theft, you are asked to call Crimestoppers at 1-888-CRIME-SC. You can also go to the website of the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office at www.oconeelaw.com and click on the Crimestoppers link under the Quick Links section and fill out your information online. You can also submit your tip online by going to ww.p3tips.com or by downloading the free P3 tips mobile app, which is available in the iOS and Android platforms and can be downloaded through either the App Store or Google Play Store.” You don’t have to give your name when you call Crimestoppers and all information given is confidential. If your tip leads to an arrest, you could be eligible for a cash reward.