Lexington Police are looking for a stolen pest control truck that may contain dangerous chemicals.
The truck, belonging to Elite Pest Control, was stolen in the Friday morning near one of the busiest roads in Lexington. According to police, the suspect was noticed within seconds after taking off from the Nicholasville Road Walgreen’s parking lot. Two individuals called 911 and complained about a reckless driver in a pest control truck.
LEX 18 is told that one of the chemicals on the truck is Deltamethrin. According to the EPA, the chemical is used to control a number of pests including fleas, ants, cockroaches and spiders. Elite would not say what, if any, other chemicals were on the truck.
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Elite Pest Control would not comment to LEX 18. Lexington Police PIO, Sherelle Roberts, explained the concern Lexington Police have for the general public’s safety regarding the stolen truck.
“The cause for concern in this particular situation is on the back of the truck, there are some pesticides and insecticides that could be dangerous if people come into contact with them,” explains Roberts. “But, I think if anybody encounters the truck, it is best not to touch or go near it, but simply call us and I think you will be safe.”
The white 1998 Chevy S-10 with Elite Pest Control stickers was last seen headed south on Nicholasville Road.
