GOVE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating three suspects in connection with alleged fuel theft.

Just after midnight Sunday, the Oakley Police Department responded to a theft in progress at the Western Kansas Wildlife Travel Center at 1001 U.S. 40, according to a news release from the police department.

Three individuals were arrested without incident and two semi-trucks and tractor trailers were confiscated in connection to multiple diesel fuel thefts at the Western Kansas Travel Center from December to January — totaling over $5,000 in value.

The individuals arrested are Alexander Aladier Cardenas, 45, Florida; Yenny Gabriela Justo, 35, Florida and Jose Saul Rodriguez Fajardo, 60, Florida

All three are currently facing criminal damage and felony theft charges in Gove County.