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Mathis police looking to recover stolen construction equipment, find thieves

It was around 5:40 p.m. Thursday, April 30, when police say someone stole a Kubota excavator and skid steer from a construction site in downtown Mathis.

MATHIS, Texas — The Mathis Police Department is hoping the public can help them recover some equipment that was stolen from a construction site downtown.

According to police, it was around 5:40 p.m. Thursday, April 30, when police said a man could be seen on surveillance video taking a Kubota excavator and skid steer from the construction site. Police believe he took the equipment to an unknown location, loaded it onto a trailer and took it.

The excavator is described as a 2018 Kubota KX057-4R1A with serial #29719. It is valued at $53,000.

The skid steer is described as a 2014 Kubota SVL75-2 with serial #22540. It is valued at $38,000.

Police described the man who was seen on surveillance video as a Hispanic male who was wearing a white hardhat, a yellow bandana, an orange t-shirt, a safety vest, blue jeans and boots. They also released a photo of a vehicle that was in the area at the time of the theft.

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On Monday, Mathis police released images of two men who they believe may be involved.

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If you have any information about this crime, call Mathis police at 361-547-2113.

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