On 06/06/2024, the Opelika Police Department began investigating several diesel thefts, which occurred at Murphy Oil USA, located at 2950 Pepperell Parkway.
The thefts occurred between 11:30 p.m. and midnight on May 23, May 31, and June 4, 2024. The suspect, a black male, is seen on surveillance video arriving in a gray Chevrolet Silverado 1500, bypassing the point of sale, and stealing hundreds of gallons of diesel fuel. The truck is a 2022-2024 model with chrome front and rear bumpers, chrome door handles, and a chrome step running board.
The vehicle may be modified to hold several hundred gallons of fuel. The suspect appears to be approximately 5-foot-8 to 6-foot with a medium build.
If you have any information on this incident or the identity of the suspect, please contact the Opelika Police Department Detective Division at (334) 705-5220 or the Secret Witness Hotline at (334) 745-8665. Tips can be submitted through our Opelika Police Mobile App. You may wish to remain anonymous.
