Deputies: Men Found In North Auburn With Stolen Chainsaws
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NORTH AUBURN (CBS13) – Three Fresno County men have been arrested after deputies say they stole chainsaws from PG&E in Placer County.
According to the Placer County Sheriff's Office, the suspects were spotted by a deputy around 2 a.m. Monday – speeding away from a hotel parking lot in the North Auburn area.
Their car was pulled over for a traffic stop and the deputy found four stolen chainsaws, as well as two stolen hard hats from PG&E.
Deputies say the items were likely taken from PG&E crews assisting with shutting off power during the red flag warning.
All three – Aaron Abeyta, 22, Uriel Brabo, 22, and Juan Leyva, 21 – were arrested with bail set at $10,000 each.
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