Man Steals Batteries from Rusk County Oilfield Lease

TATUM — The Rusk County Sheriff’s Office is reaching out to citizens to assist in identifying a suspect in a theft of batteries from a BP American Production Company oilfield lease on County Road 2145 in Tatum. On August 11, around 6:00pm, an unidentified white male entered onto BP property and took two 12 volt, Optima Gel, Deep Cycle batteries, with “Stolen from BP” branded across the top. According to KETK and the sheriff’s office, the batteries are valued at approximately $250 each. The suspect was captured on a hidden camera located near the batteries.

Any information may be reported to the Rusk County Crime Stoppers at 903-655-8477 or Rusk County Sheriff’s Office at 903-657-3581. The Rusk County Crime Stoppers will pay up to $1,000 for information leading to the suspect’s arrest.