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Police seek man accused of stolen truck joyride in Gwinnett

By FOX 5 Atlanta Digital Team
Published  December 2, 2025 6:33am EST
Gwinnett County
FOX 5 Atlanta
Gwinnett PD looking for truck thief

Gwinnett PD looking for truck thief

Gwinnett County Police are looking for a man who they say stole a tractor trailer on Nov. 24. After a short joy ride, he ditched the truck in a parking lot and took off. They are now looking for the man.

The Brief

    • Gwinnett County police say a man stole a Freightliner tractor-trailer from Mayer Electric Supply on Nov. 24.
    • The theft was captured on video from inside the truck’s cab.
    • Investigators say the suspect abandoned the truck—still running—a short distance from the business.

GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. - Gwinnett County police are searching for a man they say stole a tractor-trailer from a local business and later abandoned it with the engine still running.

What we know:

Investigators said the theft happened Nov. 24 in the parking lot of Mayer Electric Supply. According to police, the suspect climbed into a Freightliner truck and drove off.

The incident was recorded on interior surveillance video from inside the cab of the truck, giving detectives a clear look at the suspect as he pulled away.

Police said the tractor-trailer was found a short distance from the business, still running but left unattended. 

What's next:

The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities are asking anyone with information to contact Gwinnett County police.

The Source

  • Information posted by Gwinnett County police on Facebook. 

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