Shelby County Constables Recover Stolen 18-Wheeler

September 19, 2017 - Shelby County Constable Roy Cheatwood, Precinct 3, was contacted on the morning of Monday, September 18, 2017 in reference to a stolen truck-tractor.

The blue 2008 Peterbilt truck, lowboy trailer, and Kubota M7040 with front end loader and bush hog were stolen from the LouTex Contractors yard located on FM 2787 in Joaquin.

Constable Cheatwood began investigating this crime in conjunction with Jamie Hagler, Constable Precinct 2, and searched for the missing vehicles.

Through the help of social media, the truck-tractor was located in San Augustine County Tuesday, September 19, 2017 on FM 1279 at CR 109. Constables Cheatwood and Hagler traveled to the location when they were alerted by San Augustine authorities where they continued their investigation of the theft. While on scene the officers learned from witnesses the truck had been there since very early Monday morning.

Missing from the located stolen items were the tractor and bush hog, which had been on the trailer. An apparent attempt to disconnect the trailer from the truck had apparently failed as the trailer was detached yet resting on the rear of the truck.

The 18-wheeler was returned at the scene to LouTex owners Anthony and Judy Harvey.

At this time the theft remains under investigation as the tractor and bush hog remain missing while all possible clues are being pursued.