MADERA COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A man was caught in the act while attempting to steal a skid steer in Madera County on Labor Day, deputies say.
On Sept. 1, deputies say they responded to a report of a theft in progress at Vulcan Materials on Highway 145 near Highway 41, north of Madera Ranchos.
Deputies who responded reported seeing the suspect, identified as 54-year-old Martin Rushing, attempting to drive away in the skid steer.
Deputies report that, after multiple failed attempts to drive over dirt beams, Rushing was stopped and taken into custody…