Fuel theft from homes and businesses

Police are urging all those who store fuel to be extra vigilant. This includes businesses, schools and farms.

The rise in fuel prices may result in an increase of thefts of fuel, not only from fuel pumps and fuel tanks but from storage areas too.

Advice for businesses

Businesses are advised to avoid parking up lorries with full fuel tanks overnight. An alternative could be to rethink where lorries are parked and the accessibility of tanks.

Consider anti-siphon devices and regularly review secutiry around your premises. Fuel storage containers should be kept locked and alarmed where possible.

Advice for residents

Residents are advised to keep vehicles in a garage overnight. Alternatively make sure vehicles are parked in a well-lit area with the fuel tank facing away from the street. Consider locking fuel caps and using anti-siphon devices.

Contact us

If life is in danger or a crime is in progress, call 999 - if you are deaf or speech impaired, text Police and your message to 60066.

Non-urgent calls can be made by dialling 101.

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