Someone stole thousands of dollars worth of diesel fuel from an area business.
Here is the Press Release from the Bowie County Sheriffs Office:
On 12-9-2022, Skaggs Country Store located at 3070 U.S. Highway 82w New Boston, TX was the victim of a large scale fuel theft. The suspect(s) targeted the store in the early hours of December 9th while the business was closed. Having technical knowledge of the electronic fuel pumping system, the suspect(s) bypassed the security measures and stole over 800 gallons of diesel fuel.
Courtesy BCSO
The suspect(s) were utilizing a newer model Chevrolet truck and a large U-Haul moving van. Screenshots of the two suspect vehicles as well as one of the individuals is included in this release.
Courtesy BCSO
Anyone with information that may assist with this investigation is asked to contact the Bowie County Sheriff’s Office at 903.798.3149 (Texarkana Office) or 903.628.6815 (New Boston Office).
