$2,500 gas theft caught on camera in Fresno

FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — The Fresno Police Department is hoping somebody can identify a man wanted for stealing more than $2,500 worth of gasoline from a Fresno gas station by siphoning fuel directly from underground tanks.

Police said the theft happened August 10th at a gas station near North Chestnut Avenue and East McKinley Avenue.

Investigators said $2,545 worth of gas was taken.

$2,500 gas theft caught on camera in Fresno (Photo: FPD)

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The suspect vehicle was described as a black 1986 Chevy truck — a single-cab, long-bed model with fading paint on the roof.

The suspect was described as a white adult male with glasses.

Anyone with information about the suspect’s identity is asked to contact Detective D. Drake at Dillon.Drake@fresno.gov.

Tipsters who want to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at (559) 498-STOP.