A Florida suspect was arrested after officers accused of him stealing more than $9,000 worth of gas from Wawa areas in Orange County final yr.
Suspect Yerrison Perez was charged with three counts of grand theft and one rely of scheme to defraud on Friday, according to FOX 35 Orlando. He was additionally arrested on an lively warrant on September 8.
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) introduced the arrest on Friday. Perez was additionally arrested by the Orlando Police Department for gas theft on August 19, 2022.
Officials consider Perez stole gas from three separate Wawa areas between June 17, 2022, and July 7, 2022. At least 1,300 gallons of gas have been stolen, totaling more than $9,000 in worth.
Suspect Yerrison Perez was charged with three counts of grand theft and one rely of scheme to defraud. (Orange County Jail)
FDACS started investigating the mysterious gas thefts final yr. Video proof helped investigators observe down Perez.
“Based on video evidence, business records, bank records, and other investigative techniques, Perez was positively identified by OALE (Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement) as the suspect,” the FDACS assertion learn.
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A Wawa comfort retailer and gas station in Orlando, Florida in 2019. (Photo by Paul Hennessy/SOPA Images/LightRocket by way of Getty Images)
“This arrest is evidence that our continued collaboration with our law enforcement partners is successful in busting these criminals and should serve as a warning to anyone who thinks they can get away with fuel theft in our state,” Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson said in a press launch.
Perez was booked into Orange County Jail after his arrest. According to FDACS, Perez is being held on unrelated prices.
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Perez was booked into Orange County Jail after his arrest. (Google Maps)
No extra details about the incident is understood presently.