A New Castle man is accused of attempting to siphon almost $200 in gas from company vehicles in Jackson Township, according to police.

Brandon Robert Snow, 30, was charged Tuesday, Aug. 19, with misdemeanor criminal attempt at theft following an alleged June 29 incident.

Police were called to a Jackson Township heating company for reports of a man who attempted to siphon gas out of company vehicles.

An employee showed police security footage of Snow walking behind two company trucks that held a total of 57 gallons of gas. Police said Snow could be seen inserting a hose into the gas compartment of a vehicle. The theft appeared unsuccessful as the hose became stuck and was still there the next morning, police said.

The gas cap to the other truck was also left open with a green garden hos

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