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Trinity County Sheriff
Wednesday June 26th, 2024 :: 12:17 p.m. CDT

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Be On The Lookout Woodlake/Hwy 287

Be on the Look Out for two men. Both White Male, unknown age.  They were last seen wearing a light colored shirts, dark pants and boots.

They were involved in an attempted theft in progress on a deer lease at the Trinity County/Polk County line on US 287.  TCSO units responded and observed 1 male on a tractor and 1 male on a side-by-side attempting to exit the property.  Both suspects fled a short distance on the vehicles and then fled on foot into the woods.  It was discovered that the suspects had also stolen several generators and chainsaws.  All property has been recovered.

It is unknown if they are armed.  Please use caution.  Search and scent dogs are being deployed by the Polk County Sheriff's Office and TDCJ.  Please keep your animals/pets indoors if possible for the safety of all concerned.  Be aware of heavy law enforcement presence.

Please call Trinity County Sheriff's Office with any information at 936-642-1424 or call 911.

Instructions:

Be on the Lookout - Woodlake/Hwy 287

Address/Location
Trinity County Sheriff
209 West 1st Street
Groveton, TX 75845

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 936-642-0761

Alert Details

Severity:
Moderate - Possible threat to life or property
Urgency:
Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty:
Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
Category:
General emergency and public safety
Event:
Criminal Activity

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