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Gasoline is Stolen Near Murphysboro

By Jennifer Fuller

Jackson County, IL – JACKSON COUNTY AUTHORITIES ARE LOOKING FOR SUSPECTS IN THE THEFT OF GASOLINE FROM AN ADULT REHAB CENTER IN RURAL MURPHYSBORO.

SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES SAY SOMEONE SIPHONED THE FUEL FROM BUSES AT THE "START" FACILITY LAST WEEKEND. AFTER THAT... THE BUSINESS INSTALLED LOCKING GAS CAPS ON THE BUSES.

INVESTIGATORS SAY SOMEONE WENT TO THE "START" OFFICES AGAIN ON TUESDAY NIGHT, PRIED OFF ONE OF THE GAS CAPS AND STOLE ANOTHER 40-GALLONS OF GASOLINE.

ANYONE WITH INFORMATION ON THESE THEFTS IS ASKED TO CALL THE JACKSON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE AT 618-684-2177.

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