Suspects arrested in equipment thefts

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Suspects arrested in equipment thefts

Fri, 05/20/2022 - 11:38
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Four suspects were arrested when many pieces of stolen equipment were found in their possession.

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On Tuesday, May 17, the Austin County Sheriff’s Office received a call for service regarding the possible location of stolen property at 3449 Oil Field Road, in Bellville.

The owner of the stolen construction equipment was in contact with Fort Bend County Sheriff’s investigators, who eventually contacted the Austin County Sheriff’s Office. Upon arrival at the location, Austin County Sheriff’s deputies immediately located the stolen equipment.

Austin County investigators arrived at the scene to assist and located numerous stolen items to include a mini excavator, John Deere tractor, cargo trailer, Kubota RTV, Kubota skid-steer, utility trailers, various generators, and construction equipment. The items were reported stolen in Houston, Liberty County, Waller, and Fort Bend Counties.

The following adult males were arrested at the scene for possession of stolen property: Felix Clavelo; Ernesto Valdivia; Kadel Campionis; Alien Valle. The case remains under investigation by Austin County Sheriff’s Office investigators.