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Charges pending in tool theft case

On September 10, the Eddy County Sheriff's Office received a call from NCZ Express, Inc. reporting a theft of tools from a service vehicle.

The theft occurred at a gravel pit southeast of New Rockford. The Eddy County Sheriff's Office investigated the theft and identified a suspect. Thousands of dollars in tools were recovered, and the case is being sent to the Eddy County State's Attorney for formal charges to be filed. The name of the suspect has not been released since the charges are pending. Read the "New Rockford Transcript" for more on this developing story.