Police Investigate Bullet Holes in New Vehicles

TYLER — Bullet holes in new vehicles at a local auto dealership have Tyler police seeking clues. Police were called to Crown Motor Company at 4716 Troup Highway on a report of 13 new Volkswagens that had been shot sometime during the pre-dawn hours Thursday. When employees showed up for work they discovered that an unknown suspect had shot the vehicles, parked in the front row facing Troup Highway. Employees also discovered three bullet holes in the building. Investigators believe that the weapon was fired from a moving vehicle on Troup Highway as it passed the business.

Anyone with information about the suspect or suspects involved in this crime is urged to contact the Tyler Police Department, at 903-531-1000, or Crimestoppers at 903-597-CUFF (903-597-2833). Crimestoppers will pay up to $1,000 for information that leads to arrests and charges filed against the suspects in this case or any felony case.