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STOLEN: Chlorine gas cylinder
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| Equipment:
Blue, Steel, cylinder filled with chlorine gas; The ID/Serial number of the
tank is 5915AP, and is stamped into the cylinder just below the valve cover;
The tank is about 4 feet tall when upright, and weighs about 150 lbs filled.
The gas, if released, can be very hazardous, is yellow/green in color, and has a pungent odor similar to bleach. The Chlorine (CI) gas in this cylinder was used by Shamrock farms to inhibit the growth of algae in drip irrigation lines. A higher concern is that Chlorine gas can be used in an intentional harmful manner, although the purpose of the theft is unknown. The supplier and distributor of the tank as well as the FBI are all aware of this theft. This is the only known reported theft of a Chlorine gas filled cylinder in the area. |
| Date of theft: February 19, 2007 |
| County: Kings |
| Owner Applied Number: none |
| Contact: Detective Ty Milton - Rural Crime Task Force, Kings County Sheriff's Department |
| Phone: (559) 582-3211 |
