Midland County Crime Stoppers offers reward in $1.3 million felony theft case

Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Tamlyn Price, KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) · July 21, 2026 · 1 min read

MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas (KOSA) - The Midland County Sheriff’s Office and Midland Crime Stoppers are asking for the public’s help in solving a felony theft involving around $1.3 million worth of pump shafts stolen from a Midland County business. According to the sheriff’s office, deputies responded ...

Why this matters in The Midland

The theft of $1.3 million worth of pump shafts from a Midland County business is a significant blow to the local economy, particularly given the importance of the oil and gas industry in the Permian Basin area. This type of crime not only affects the business that was targeted but also has the potential to impact the entire community. The fact that the suspects were able to enter the business yard and load the stolen goods onto a trailer without being detected raises concerns about the security measures in place at local businesses. The Midland County Sheriff's Office and Midland Crime Stoppers are relying on the public's help to solve this case, and the offer of a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest may encourage people to come forward with tips. As the investigation continues, it will be important to see what steps local businesses take to increase security and prevent similar crimes from happening in the future.

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Category: safety · Published: July 21, 2026 · Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) · Reading time: 1 min

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Midland County Crime Stoppers offers reward in $1.3 million felony theft case

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