Authorities say man stole deer feeder from Jack Co. property opened for wildfire crews
Authorities in Jack County said a man was arrested after stealing a deer feeder from a property after access to the property was left unlocked to assist firefighters.Quint Thomas Hare, 24, was charged with theft of property between $750 and $2,500. The Jack County Sheriff's Office said the offense was upgraded to a felony because of a declared disaster.The sheriff's office said a property owner in the Rock Creek Road area left access to the property unlocked, so firefighters could get in to protect lives and property. Emergency crews in the county are battling the Ross wildfire that is currently only 31% contained and encompasses more than 85,000 acres in Jack and Palo Pinto counties.Deputies said Hare used the opportunity to steal the deer feeder. Game cameras were able to capture photos of a truck and trailer.Investigators said they were able to locate the feeder in Young County and return it to the owner.Hunt was arrested by investigators in Young County and brought to Jack County."
