Some $250,000 Worth of Tires and Wheels Stolen from Tyler Auto Dealership

TYLER – Tyler police are investigating a major theft that occurred over the weekend at Peltier Chervolet on the west southwest loop. The thieves entered through a fence at the rear of the building around 1:00 Sunday morning. They put 48 cars up on blocks, stealing the wheels and tires from the vehicles. The loss is placed at $250,000. Investigators feel it was the work of a professional ring that strike car dealerships all over the state, traveling from city to city.