Woodland police looking for gas thief in Woodland

Seattle Police released their final 2022 crime report, and across the board, total crime is up 4%.

WOODLAND — Police are asking for help in identifying a vehicle allegedly involved in the theft of about 40 gallons of diesel from a construction business last month.

The incident occurred around 3 p.m. May 5 at Stellar J Corporation at 1363 Down River Drive in the industrial area in Woodland.

An alleged fuel thief drives off from a construction company after stealing fuel from an excavator.

Jeannie Gamble, a receptionist for Steller J, said the suspect used a hose to siphon the diesel fuel from an excavator.

Gamble, who said she gave footage of the theft to the police, told The Daily News the suspect was driving a Ford truck from the 1990s with a canopy over the bed.

According to the most recent diesel prices listed by AAA, the theft would have cost the company about $200. AAA reports the average cost of diesel in Longview was $4.96 as of Friday.

The Woodland Police Department asks people to call the department at 360-225-6965 with case number W23-4816 if they have information.

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Seattle Police released their final 2022 crime report, and across the board, total crime is up 4%.