REFUGIO COUNTY, Texas – On Monday, Refugio County Sheriff’s Office Deputies recovered a 1994 Hyundai wheel loader from a deer lease in Refugio County. The wheeler was stolen out of Wharton County.
According to the RCSO, officials also previously recovered an 18-wheeler, stolen in Wharton County, from the same deer lease.
Law enforcement have identified suspects and issues arrest warrants for both thefts. The 18-wheeler’s value was $80,000 and the wheel loader’s value was $30,000.
Officials believe the wheel loader has been hidden on this property for about two years now.
The Refugio County Sheriff’s Office provided the above information and photos.
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