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Large fuel tank stolen from property near Red Oak

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July 3rd, 2013 by Ric Hanson

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft of a large fuel tank from property owned by Schildberg Construction, north of Red Oak. Officials say sometime between the hours of 4-p.m. Monday and 6:45-a.m. Tuesday, a person of persons entered the Schildberg Quarry property located at 1423 J Avenue, and stole a 550-gallon fuel tank valued at $2,000. In the process, a small storage building sustained $500 damage.

The fuel tank was described being red, with a top mounted electric pump. Authorities say evidence at the scene leads them to believe the tank was stolen by using a vehicle with rear duals. Anyone with information about the crime is urged to call the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office at 1-800-432-1001.

Authorities in Montgomery County report also, the arrest Tuesday morning of a Red Oak man following a traffic stop at the intersection of 200th Street and G Avenue. 20-year old Isaias Guerra was charged with Driving Under Suspension/Habitual Violator, and he was cited for having no insurance and a registration violation. Guerra was released after posting bond.