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Man Charged with Stealing Over $20,000 in Gas

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One man is facing charges and police are searching for a second suspect in a bizarre case of gas theft in Woodstock.

 

Police were called to Armtec on Dundas St. Tuesday night.

 

Witnesses saw a black Dodge pickup leave the parking lot with large barrels filled with stolen gas.  The truck, driving on a flat tire allegedly ran a red light and lost one of the barrels onto the roadway.

 

Police eventually arrested 37-year-old Jeffery Jones.  Police say over the last few months, Jones has stolen over $20,000 worth of gas.

 

He's charged with theft over $5000, possession of stolen property and dangerous driving.  He'll be in court November 19th.

 

Police say they're also searching for a second suspect connected to the case.

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