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Van Gas Stolen From School for Disabled Students
29 Mar
Summary
- A thief siphoned gas from a transport van at Diamond Learning Center.
- The theft disrupted routines for nearly 200 vulnerable students.
- Surveillance video captured the suspect in a gated parking lot.
Clovis Police are investigating a brazen theft that occurred at Diamond Learning Center, a facility serving students with intellectual disabilities. A suspect gained entry into a gated parking lot and siphoned gas from one of the center's transport vans. Surveillance footage revealed the individual carrying gas containers and targeting the vehicle.
The incident has caused significant disruption for approximately 190 students who rely on the vans for their daily transportation. Staff reported needing to reshuffle routes and delay pickups, which negatively impacts the students' routines and focus. The stolen fuel was valued at about $40, and the vehicle sustained minor damage.
Clovis Police confirmed the report included charges for vehicle tampering, trespassing, and theft. However, the investigation is currently suspended due to insufficient leads from the video, which lacks clear identification of the suspect. Authorities noted that gas thefts, though uncommon, tend to rise with fuel prices.
