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Nov. 14, 2011 / 12:48 PM

Trailer loaded with seafood stolen

NEWPORT, Pa., Nov. 14 (UPI) -- Pennsylvania State Police said they are searching for a stolen refrigerated semi-trailer loaded with 33,000 pounds of seafood.

Investigators at the Newport post said the trailer, owned by Western Star Transport of Carson, Calif., was taken from a Pilot truck stop in Dauphin County between 10:30 p.m. Friday and 4:30 p.m. Saturday, The (Harrisburg) Patriot-News reported Monday.

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Police are asking for anyone with information to contact the Newport office.

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