Fuel Theft Ring Busted in Arizona: 2,100 Gallons Recovered

Key Details The Yavapai County Sheriff's Office arrested two Las Vegas residents after they allegedly stole over 2,100 gallons of diesel fuel from multiple Seligman-area gas stations in a single night. Dachel Roberto Michel Campos, 37, and Jesus Daniel Rodriguez Yordy, 23, were taken into custody following an investigation that began when one station reported the large theft. How They Got Caught A sharp-eyed deputy spotted a parked U-Haul matching the suspect vehicle description with diesel fuel visibly leaking from its cargo area. The officer followed a trail of shoe prints from the spill directly to a nearby hotel room where both suspects were located. Inside the U-Haul, authorities discovered a makeshift transport system with seven containers holding the stolen fuel. Why It Matters Police also recovered credit card skimmers, stolen credit cards, and burglary tools during the search - indicating this wasn't just a fuel theft but part of a broader criminal operation. Authorities are still searching for a third suspect and a newer black Ford F-650 flatbed truck believed connected to the thefts. YCSO emphasized this case appears separate from recent regional cargo thefts linked to Southern California-based criminal networks. Tips Welcome Anyone with information should contact Yavapai County Sheriff's Office at 928-771-3260.