Las Vegas Duo Arrested for Fuel Theft Charges

(AsiaGameHub) –   Following an inquiry led by a Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office deputy in Arizona, two suspects from Las Vegas were apprehended on charges related to the theft of over 2,000 gallons of fuel from multiple Seligman gas stations on May 22.

Las Vegas Residents Apprehended by Authorities on Suspicion of Fuel Theft

Authorities launched the investigation after a Seligman gas station reported a significant theft of diesel from its pumps. Shortly thereafter, it was discovered that a neighboring station had also been targeted during the same night. Collectively, the two businesses reported losing upwards of 2,000 gallons of diesel fuel.

While responding to the scene, a deputy from the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office spotted a parked U-Haul truck that fit the description of the suspect vehicle. A closer examination revealed diesel fuel leaking from the cargo hold onto the street. The deputy traced a set of footprints from the spill, which led straight to a room at the nearby Aztec Motel.

Assisted by the Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office Criminal Investigations Bureau and the Arizona Department of Public Safety, law enforcement took the suspects into custody within the hotel room. The individuals, identified as 37-year-old Dachel Roberto Michel Campos and 23-year-old Jesus Daniel Rodriguez Yordy, are both residents of Las Vegas. Detectives indicated that a third, unidentified suspect is also believed to have participated. Investigators noted that a second vehicle, a black Ford F-650 flatbed truck, escaped the area prior to the arrival of deputies.

A subsequent search of the U-Haul uncovered an improvised storage system consisting of seven containers holding roughly 2,100 gallons of stolen diesel fuel. The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office coordinated with the impacted gas stations to facilitate the safe return of the stolen fuel. 

Community Members Discuss the Event

The owner of the general store stated that less than 30 minutes after providing a statement to investigators, they were contacted again with news that the suspects had been located at the nearby Aztec Motel. According to the owner, the perpetrators stole nearly $7,000 worth of fuel while paying only approximately $5 by manipulating the pump mechanism.

Sebastian De Boorder, owner of the Aztec Motel, remarked that the incident has negatively impacted business and expressed hope that it would not damage the town’s reputation. He characterized the event as an instance of theft from local businesses during a difficult economic climate. He noted that no similar incident had occurred since he took over the business, stressing that the town is typically very pleasant.

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