Alleged Grease Thieves Caught

(Lincoln, Nebraska) A man and woman from Missouri have been arrested by Lincoln Police for allegedly stealing used grease from restaurants. Christy Harris, 34, and Jesse Moore, 36, face charges of misdemeanor larceny.


 
Christy Harris -- Jesse Moore
According to Lincoln Police Officer Katie Flood, there has been a string of grease thefts in locations throughout Iowa and Nebraska. Harris and Moore are suspected as the perpetrators. Of course, it is possible that other grease thieves are responsible.

Flood said that Lincoln police had been briefed on the recent thefts and were told to be on the lookout for a truck, likely hauling a large tank and hoses.

Lincoln officers near 56th and O Streets spotted such a vehicle, which also lacked a rear license plate. They questioned the occupants, who, Flood said, admitted stopping at four places. They said they took grease from only one restaurant, the Shogun at 3700 S. Ninth St., because the others didn't have enough.

Flood said it was too early to tell what the pair planned to do with the Shogun loot. She was uncertain how much was stolen.

A rough calculation pegs used restaurant grease at a price of about 20 to 25 cents per pound. With seven pounds per gallon, a gallon of grease is worth, on average, about $1.50.