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700 Gallons of Fuel Stolen Near Morrisonville


Christian County Sheriff Bruce Kettelkamp is warning area farmers of a recent theft of diesel fuel near Morrisonville.

According to the sheriff, approximately 700 gallons of diesel fuel was stolen from 325 North 200 East Road, which is approximately three and a half miles southwest of Morrisonville. The fuel was stolen from two semi-trucks and two fuel storage tanks. Sheriff Kettelkamp said that it appeared someone with a truck pulling a trailer left the area from where the theft occurred.

The sheriff reminds area residents to use heavy duty locks on their storage tanks and park their vehicles in a well-lit open area. Also, be sure to report unusual activity or unfamiliar vehicles in the area immediately to the sheriff's office.

Anyone with information about this crime should contact the Christian County Sheriff's Office at 217-824-4961.

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