York County deputies are on the hunt for individuals linked to the theft of 2,146 gallons of diesel fuel from the Gate gas station on 160 West Highway in Fort Mill. Occurring on Tuesday, the theft involved three distinct vehicles, as reported by the York County Sheriff’s Office. An unidentified culprit tampered with a pump, forcefully opening it and detaching the meter that monitors fuel distribution.
The theft saw a red and white pickup making several trips to the station, while a black truck was observed once. The authorities are urging anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-877-409-4321 or visit https://www.crimestoppersofyorkcounty.com/.
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Thomas Hyslip lives in Tega Cay with his wife and daughter. After 27 years in the U.S. Army and Federal Law Enforcement, he retired to pursue his passion for teaching. Tom is now an Assistant Professor of Instruction at the University of South Florida. In 2 short years he has won 10 awards from the South Carolina Press Association, including first place in column writing, education beat reporting and best podcast.
