One man has been arrested and police say they are searching for a second suspect in connection with the theft of $20,000 in gas over the last few months.
Woodstock police were called to Armtec Ltd. at 1100 Dundas Street for a theft in progress around 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
Witnesses told police they saw a black Dodge pickup leave the lot with large barrels filled with stolen gas.
The pickup headed to the north end of the city while driving on a flat tire, running a red light and losing one of the barrels of gasoline.
Police eventually arrested and charged Jeffery Jones, 37, of Woodstock with theft over $5,000, possession of stolen property and dangerous driving.
He is scheduled to appear in court on November 19th.
Police say an investigation revealed more than $20,000 in gas has been stolen over the past few months and they are searching for a second suspect.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Woodstock police at 519-537-2323 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-421-TIPS.
