OPELIKA, Ala (WDNews) – The Opelika Police Department is investigating a series of felony thefts and is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect involved.
The thefts occurred at Murphy Oil USA on Pepperell Parkway in Opelika on May 23, May 31, and June 4, 2024, between 11:30 p.m. and midnight. The suspect, identified as a black male, was captured on surveillance video driving a gray Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The truck, a 2022-2024 model, features chrome front and rear bumpers, chrome door handles, and a chrome step running board. Investigators believe the vehicle may have been modified to hold several hundred gallons of fuel.
The suspect is described as being approximately 5-foot-8 to 6-foot with a medium build. No further details about the suspect are available at this time.
Central Alabama CrimeStoppers is offering a cash reward for information that leads to the identification of the suspect. Tips can be submitted anonymously by calling 334-215-STOP (7867) or 1-833-AL1-STOP (251-7867). Information can also be submitted through the P3-tips app.
The police remind the public that a criminal charge is an accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
