Stolen materials for terror?

300lb Compresed Chlorine Stolen Houston TX Area

By Sean Osborne

Northeast Intelligence Network

Thursday, July 5, 2007

A 300 lb canister of compressed chlorine gas was stolen from the Regional Water Corporation of Montgomery County, Texas ( 16705 Gleneagle Drive North ) on Tuesday, 3 July 2007. This plant is located northeast of the I-45 and State Highway 242 (Needham Rd.) junction which is approximately 25 miles north of central downtown Houston, TX.

 

Excerpt from the linked media report:

 

Officials said thieves cut a whole in the fence behind the water treatment buildings and got into the plant. The canister was stolen from the second floor. Other damage was reported as well, including valves turned on and an electrical box broken into.

 

The stainless steel canister's contents are clearly marked in black letters on the side.

Investigators said kids or teenagers might have stolen the gas, not knowing what they actually took.

Deputies are concerned about the theft because if the gas is released, it can cause immediate death.

  

The suspect 'kids' went to a lot of trouble to steal a 300 lb canister of chlorine, not to mention the other damage or attempted sabotage to the facility.

 

Montgomery CountySheriff's Office

 Tommy Gage, Sheriff
 July 3, 2007
Media Advisory
For Immediate Release
 

Montgomery County, Texas - June 29, 2007, representatives of the Regional Water Corporation (a water treatment facility in South Montgomery County) at 16705 Gleneagle Dr. N. reported to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office that the facility had been entered sometime between the hours of midnight and 10:00 AM and a canister of compressed chlorine gas had been stolen.

 

The suspect(s) entered the facility by cutting a hole in the fence at the rear of the facility, and took the gas canister from the second floor of the plant. The canister is a 150 pound stainless steel unit with a red steel cap covering a brass valve set with 150 pounds of product. The canister is clearly marked on its side with "Chlorine Gas" in black letters.  Photos Attached.

 

Other damage occurred to the plant, involving the turning of various valves. An electrical box cover was also forced off as and a storage shed lock hasp was damaged as well.

 

While it is believed that this crime may have been committed by young adults or children who may not be aware of the hazards associated with chlorine gas, it is important for anyone who may see or know about this crime or knows the location of this canister to notify their local authorities.

 

The safety threat to the public is obvious if this canister is tampered with and the chlorine is released.  Immediate death can occur to those in the area. 

Anyone with information should call the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office at 936-760-5800 or the detective office at 281-297-6510.

  

Crime Stoppers will pay up to a $1000 cash reward for information leading to an arrest or indictment of a felony crime.   Call 800-392-STOP (7867). Anonymous tips can also be made through the Montgomery County Crime Stoppers Web Page at www.montgomerycountycrimestoppers.org.

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Sean Osborne,

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