300 litres of fuel siphoned from Alton trucks
Thursday 16th February 2012
Police in Alton are appealing for information after 300 litres of fuel was stolen from two trucks.
It happened between 11am on Saturday 28 and 7am on Monday 30 January at Mill Lane/Waterbrook Estate industrial site.
The fuel, worth around £500, was siphoned from two trucks on the forecourt.
PC Louise Parkes who is investigating said: “Fuel theft is increasing and we’d like to hear from anyone who has information on this theft.
“Do you know anyone who has recently obtained a large amount of fuel?
“We are also advising business owners to take extra precautions when leaving vehicles overnight. If you see any suspicious activity in and around industrial sites, car parks or anywhere that cars are left vulnerable overnight please report it to us on 101.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 or call the Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111. Mini-Com users can call 01962 875000. From outside Hampshire and the Isle of Wight call 0845 045 45 45.
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