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Fuel theft warnings appear well warranted as siphoners head to court.
As police warned recently, fuel thefts are expected to rise alongside the prices at the pump.
Two men are facing charges in Christchurch and Hamilton today due to attempts to steal fuel in the early hours this morning. Fortunately, witnesses in both cases promptly notified police, putting pay to their efforts.
“These incidents are examples of how we are reliant on sharp-eyed members of the public to call police immediately when they see any suspicious activity,” Assistant Commissioner Tusha Penny says.
“We want to thank the community for working with us to ensure these offenders were arrested and will be held to account.”
Police are continuing to monitor fuel thefts and have started to see an increase in diesel thefts, Penny confirms.
A 31-year-old man who attempted to siphon petrol in Christchurch was stopped by police. A search revealed five 60 litre containers, a battery-operated siphoning pump and a small amount of methamphetamine.
In Hamilton, a 35-year-old man was seen stealing diesel from a worksite. When he was stopped, police discovered three containers of diesel as well as several tools, drugs and knives.
