JACKSON-A rash of thefts has occurred this week in Jackson Township targeting tailgates of Ford F-series pickup trucks. To date, police have been notified of six thefts of tailgates from residents who own the trucks.

The Jackson Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance with any information regarding the recent thefts of tailgates from pickup trucks in multiple areas of the township.

– On April 27, 2017, a resident of Dahlia Court reported that unknown suspect(s) had stolen the tailgate off of a 2008 Ford F-450 during the overnight hours.

– On April 27, 2017, a resident of Whispering Oaks Way reported that unknown suspect(s) had stolen the tailgate off of a 2015 Ford F-350 during the overnight hours.

– On April 27, 2017, a resident of Atterbury Court reported that unknown suspect(s) had stolen the tailgate off of a 2012 Ford F-350 during the overnight hours.

– On April 29, 2017, a resident of Adelphi Drive reported that unknown suspect(s) had stolen the tailgate off of a 2011 Ford F-350 during the overnight hours.

– On April 29, 2017, a resident of Drexel Drive reported that unknown suspect(s) had stolen the tailgate off of a 2008 Ford F-250 during the overnight hours.

– On May 1, 2017, a resident of Nicole Court reported that unknown suspect(s) had stolen the tailgate off of a 2016 Ford F-350 during the overnight hours of April 27^th.

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