GUALALA, Calif. – Mendocino County officials are investigating the theft of an estimated 1,000 gallons of gas at a coastal gas station on April 2.

The theft occurred at the Gualala Chevron on South Highway One, according to Capt. Kurt Smallcomb of the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office.

At 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 2, Mendocino County Sheriff's deputies were dispatched to the station regarding the theft, Smallcomb said.

On arrival deputies learned that at 4:30 a.m. that day a U-Haul truck and an unknown type of two-door sedan arrived at the Chevron Station, Smallcomb said.

It's believed that through some type of electronic manipulation the pumps were unlocked, which allowed the gas to be taken, according to Smallcomb.

He said the estimated value of the theft is $5,500.

Anyone with information investigating Mendocino County Sheriff's Deputy Mike Gander at 707-463- 4086.

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