They say the man was caught stealing more than 800 gallons of diesel fuel from a gas station in the 26620 block of Kuykendahl Road.
The Harris County Precinct 4 is holding the man they charged with the unlawful use of a criminal instrument and violation of motor fuel tax.
The constable's office said the man may see more charges.
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