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'Dig's up:' Deputies recover stolen $45,000 excavator, arrest East Texas man
Summary by The Beaumont Editorial Desk CBS / Sinclair , as published by KFDM (CBS / Sinclair) - Local News
· August 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The excavator is valued at approximately $45,000.
A significant recovery has been made in a theft case, with a stolen excavator being found. The excavator is valued at approximately $45,000. The recovery was the result of a coordinated investigation.
An arrest was also made in connection with the theft, with the suspect being an East Texas man. Further details about the case and investigation can be found through local news sources, including KFDM. The successful recovery of the stolen excavator and the arrest of a suspect bring the case to a notable development.
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Category: safety Published: August 6, 2026 Source: KFDM (CBS / Sinclair) - Local News Reading time: 1 min
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