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Oklahoma County clerk signed $1.4M without commissioner approval Cyndi Munson seeks Oklahoma governor seat in Nov. 3 race OKC trust approves $12M in water, sewer upgrades for Buc-ee's Putnam City edges Norman 28-27 on fumbled overtime snap 55 Oklahoma House seats face contested races in November

Oklahoma City police released photos of a person suspected of stealing roughly $150,000 in solar batteries and a trailer, asking residents to help identify the suspect. Courtesy: Oklahoma City Police Department Facebook

Public Safety

OKC police seek tips after $150,000 solar battery theft

By Brady Johnson · October 9, 2026 · 1 min read

Public Safety

OKC police seek tips after $150,000 solar battery theft

By Brady Johnson · October 9, 2026 · 1 min read

Public Safety

OKC police seek tips after $150,000 solar battery theft

By Brady Johnson · October 9, 2026 · 1 min read

Oklahoma City police released photos of a person suspected of stealing roughly $150,000 in solar batteries and a trailer, asking residents to help identify the suspect.

The Oklahoma City Police Department posted the images on the department's Facebook page on Thursday, Oct. 8, KFOR reported. Investigators valued the stolen batteries and trailer at approximately $150,000, according to OKC Fox 25.

The reports did not specify when or where the theft occurred.

Anyone who recognizes the person in the photos can contact Crime Stoppers at 405-235-7300 or submit an anonymous tip online through OKC Crime Stoppers.

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Brady Johnson

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Brady Johnson is an Illinois native and an Augustana College journalism alumni. His prior experience includes a stint as a Newscast Producer for KWQC-TV6 News in Davenport, Iowa.

Brady Johnson

Editor

Brady Johnson is an Illinois native and an Augustana College journalism alumni. His prior experience includes a stint as a Newscast Producer for KWQC-TV6 News in Davenport, Iowa.

Brady Johnson

Editor

Brady Johnson is an Illinois native and an Augustana College journalism alumni. His prior experience includes a stint as a Newscast Producer for KWQC-TV6 News in Davenport, Iowa.