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Detectives assigned to Riverbank Police Services completed an investigation of a city employee for embezzlement on Tuesday evening October 11, 2011. They arrested 33 y/o Garett Blount of Oakdale, CA and booked him into county jail for embezzlement of fuel from the city corporation yard.

Detectives received information of the theft of fuel and began watching the corporation yard during the evening hours. On Tuesday at about 8:30 PM they observed Garett Blount, a city employee, stealing gas and taking it home in a city vehicle. When Blount was arrested he admitted to stealing more than 100 gallons of gas over a three month period.

Anyone with information about this case can contact Detective Josh Humble at (209) 863-7146. Callers can also leave an anonymous tip by calling Crime Stoppers at (209) 521-4636.

Tipsters can also e-mail tips at http://www.modestopolice.com/CrimeStoppers, or text them to CRIMES (274637) by typing "Tip704" plus the message and be eligible for a cash reward.


For information regarding this press release please contact:
Sgt. Anthony Bejaran
Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Department
(209) 567-4425
[email protected]

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