“Wheel Be Back: Kinston Police on the Case”

Two suspects are wanted for a bold early-morning tire theft at Deacon Jones in Kinston. Police are asking for public help identifying them.

In the early hours of Tuesday, December 9, 2025, the Kinston Police Department responded to a tire theft at Deacon Jones dealership involving a 2022 Jeep Wrangler. According to official reports, the theft occurred between 4:30 a.m. and 5:15 a.m., when two male suspects arrived in a separate vehicle and removed all four wheels and tires from the parked Jeep.

What Happened

• Location: Deacon Jones dealership, Kinston, NC

• Timeframe: Between 4:30 a.m. and 5:15 a.m. on Tuesday

• Target: A 2022 Jeep Wrangler

• Crime: Theft of all four wheels and tires

• Suspects: Two unidentified men arrived in a separate vehicle

Surveillance footage captured images of the suspect vehicle, which has been shared with investigators. However, no detailed descriptions of the suspects have been released yet.

What Police Are Asking

The Kinston Police Department is urging anyone who may recognize the suspect vehicle or has information about the individuals involved to contact law enforcement immediately. Tips can be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers, and police emphasize that even small details could help move the investigation forward.

Context and Community Impact

This incident adds to a growing concern about vehicle-related thefts in dealership lots, especially during early morning hours when surveillance and staffing are minimal. The use of cinder blocks to prop up the vehicle suggests a planned and practiced operation, not a random act.

What’s Next

• Investigation is ongoing.

• Police are reviewing surveillance footage and seeking public assistance.

• No arrests have been made as of December 10.

  
  

If you or anyone you know has information, you can reach out to the Kinston Police Department or Crime Stoppers. This case is still developing, and updates will be released as new details emerge.