2 tractor-trailers sought after theft of 210 gallons of diesel fuel in Indiana County
State police are searching for two tractor-trailers seen stopping at an Indiana County gas station where 210 gallons of diesel fuel were stolen.
The rigs were seen next to fuel pumps shortly before 2 a.m. Wednesday at Krevetski’s Convenience Store on Route 56 in East Wheatfield. The trucks remained at the pumps for several minutes before departing toward Route 22.
Police determined the fuel pumps had been tampered with, resulting in the loss of diesel fuel valued at $1,279.
According to police, the rigs were a red truck tractor with sleeper cab and a blue truck tractor with sleeper cab, each towing a white box trailer.
Anyone with information is asked to contact state police at the Indiana County barracks, at 724-357-1960
Jeff Himler is a TribLive reporter covering Greater Latrobe, Ligonier Valley, Mt. Pleasant Area and Derry Area school districts and their communities. He also reports on transportation issues. A journalist for more than three decades, he enjoys delving into local history. He can be reached at jhimler@triblive.com.
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