For Immediate Release
Contact: James M. Cavanaugh
Special Agent in Charge
615-565-1400

Wendel Frost
Resident Agent in Charge
423-855-6422

Todd H. Reichert
PIO/Special Agent
800-896-4879 Pager

March 28, 2001

Chattanooga Explosives Theft

Chattanooga, TN - On Tuesday, March 27, 2001, representatives of the Wright Brothers Construction Company reported a
theft of explosives from their business located at 500 Birmingham Highway, Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Special Agents from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (ATF) Chattanooga Field Office and
Investigators from the Chattanooga Police Department are investigating this theft.

During the course of this theft, the suspects also stole the following company pick-up truck:

1989 Chevrolet, 4X4, Pick-up Truck, White in color
"Wright Brothers" in Black and Orange lettering is displayed on both door panels
Tennessee License Plate: P105-888
This vehicle has damage to the left front fender
The number 60076 is displayed on the left front fender in black

Photograph of recovered truck.

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