Suspicious Van In White Marsh Contained 660 Gallons Of Fuel

A suspicious van found Monday evening in White Marsh was carrying 660 gallons of fuel, Baltimore County fire officials said. A Maryland resident was subsequently arrested.

No explosives or hazards were found. Maryland Department of the Environment crews were called to the scene.

No injuries were reported.

Police later said a Royal Farms employee alerted police to the van. Police subsequently arrested a Maryland man for what they called "an arrestable driving offense." They allege the suspect was using stolen gift cards to purchase large amounts of fuel with the intention to sell it. The man is in the process of being charged, police said.

New from #BaltimoreCounty PD: MD resident arrested regarding van found with fuel - Royal Farms employee at Ebeneezer/Pulaski Hwy called police Monday @ 33p - police say he was using stolen gift cards to purchase large amounts of fuel w/ intention to resell it @wbalradio — Phil Yacuboski (@WBALPhil) September 10, 2019

#bcofd// Hazmat // Ebenezer Rd & Pulaski Hwy// units on location for a report of a suspicious van carrying 660 gallons of fuel. No explosives or hazards found. Appears to be related to a theft. MDE on location. Fire dept units are clearing location. ^MJ — Baltimore County Fire Department (@BaltCoFire) September 9, 2019

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Phil Yacuboski contributed to this report.