A Florida suspect has been arrested after officers accused him of stealing more than $9,000 worth of gas from a Wawa location in Orange County last year.
Suspect Yerrison Perez was charged with three counts of grand theft and one count of scheme to defraud on Friday, according to FOX 35 Orlando.
He was also arrested on an active warrant on September 8.
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services announced the arrests on Friday.
Perez was also arrested by the Orlando Police Department for stealing fuel on August 19, 2022.
Officials believe Perez stole gas from three separate Wawa locations between June 17, 2022 and July 7, 2022.
At least 1,300 gallons of fuel were stolen, totaling more than $9,000 in value.
Yerrison Perez was arrested after officers accused him of stealing more than $9,000 worth of gas from a Wawa location in Orange County last year. Orange County Jail
FDACS began investigating the mysterious fuel theft last year.
Video evidence helped investigators track 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 a suspect,” the FDACS statement said.
Video evidence helped investigators track down Yerrison Perez, who officials say was responsible for 1,300 gallons of fuel being stolen from three separate Wawa locations between June 17, 2022 and July 7, 2022. AFP via Getty Images
FDACS began investigating the mysterious Wawa fuel theft last year. Image Collection Jeffrey Greenberg/UCG/Universal via Getty Images
“These arrests are proof that our continued cooperation with our law enforcement partners has brought down these criminals and should serve as a warning to anyone who thinks they can get away with fuel theft in our state,” said Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson in a press release. .
Perez was booked into the Orange County Jail after his arrest.
According to FDACS, Perez was arrested on unrelated charges.
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