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This article was first published on August 13, 2026 by KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC) and curated for The Midland readers.

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This story was reported by Gabriella Meza at KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC).

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Midland police seek suspect accused of stealing from truck outside restaurant

Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Gabriella Meza, as published by KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC) · August 13, 2026 · 1 min read

A theft occurred outside an O'Siller Café in Midland, where a gas-powered blower was stolen from a truck bed. The incident is currently under investigation. Midland Crime Stoppers is seeking assistance from the public to identify the suspect responsible for the theft.

Further details about the incident and the suspect can be found through Midland Crime Stoppers or local news sources, including KMID ABC Big 2 and YourBasin.

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Category: safety · Published: August 13, 2026 · Source: KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC) · Reading time: 1 min

Summary created by	The Midland Editorial Desk — automated, rule-governed
Byline on source page	Gabriella Meza, as published by KMID ABC Big 2 / YourBasin (Permian Basin ABC)
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Source published	Aug 13, 2026
Indexed here	Aug 13, 2026
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Midland police seek suspect accused of stealing from truck outside restaurant

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