Brookings County Deputies Investigate Attempted Diesel Fuel Theft Near 200th Street

Northeast Radio SD News – Brookings County, SD - Deputies are also investigating suspicious activity reported at an acreage on 200th Street near 464th Avenue, where someone tampered with a diesel fuel tank sometime between Oct. 8 and Oct. 12.

The property owner told deputies he believed someone tried to steal fuel, though it was unclear whether anyone actually took any diesel.

The Sheriff’s Office is reminding farmers to secure fuel tanks and equipment when leaving machinery in fields, especially overnight. Farmers planning to leave equipment out are encouraged to notify Dispatch at 605-692-2113 so deputies can include those locations in patrol routes.

The Brookings County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the incidents.