Carwash thieves involved toddler in latest crime spree - Professional Carwashing & Detailing

Carwash thieves involved toddler in latest crime spree

LENOIR COUNTY, N.C. — Two thieves are accused of robbing a carwash here with a toddler in tow...

LENOIR COUNTY, N.C. — Two thieves are accused of robbing a carwash here with a toddler in tow, according to a KTRK report.

Surveillance footage shows the two men getting out of their Mercury Milan and inspecting the self-serve coin operated machines.

Then, a toddler can be seen getting out of the car and hanging out near the two men. The two men then used a saw and crow bar to pry open the coin machines.

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The incident, which took about 10 minutes, caused $5,000 in damages. A woman was also apparently in the car at the time and is seen changing the toddler's diaper.

The carwash owner is offering a $1,000 reward for any information.

To read the entire report, click here.

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