Diesel missing

OPP NEWS RELEASE

************************* Theft of diesel fuel from storage tank

Members of the Superior East Detachment (Chapleau Office) are investigating the theft of over 400 litres of diesel fuel from a vehicle mounted storage tank on Monk Road in Chapleau.

Officers were called Sunday night when the owner of a late-model grey Silverado pickup truck reported the fuel missing from a large fuel storage tank that was located in the box of his pickup truck.

The theft is believed to have taken place sometime between 6 p.m. Friday (20 June) and 5 p.m. on Sunday (22 June) while the vehicle was parked near a private driveway on Monk Street in Chapleau.

The theft is valued at approximately $700.

Police continue to investigate. Police are asking anyone with information to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Crime Stoppers is completely anonymous and does not subscribe to call display.

You will not testify in court and you may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000. Each day, it seems that the price of fuel (diesel and gasoline) is on the increase.

As a result, police services throughout the north are receiving reports of fuel thefts on an ongoing basis.

Thefts from unattended cars and trucks, unattended boats, construction sites and farming operations, refueling stations or anywhere that fuel is being kept can be a potential target for would -e thieves. Remembering a few easy crime prevention tips will help prevent people from stealing gas out of your car, truck or boat:

- Park your vehicle in a locked garage, if you have one. - Don't leave your vehicle on the street, in an alley, or on your driveway if at all possible. If you have to park on a street, avoid dark or isolated areas.

- Park in open, well-lighted, areas where others can see your vehicle. Avoid parking near trucks, vans, dumpsters, and other objects that obstruct visibility and provide hiding places.

- If possible, don't leave your vehicle in an unattended public lot for an extended period time, and avoid parking near strangers loitering or sitting in vehicles.

- Make sure all doors and windows are locked. - Install an alarm system that will sound when someone attempts to break in, move, tilt, or start your vehicle. Always activate the system when leaving the vehicle.

- Buy and use a locking gas cap. These can be purchased at most auto supply stores and department stores with an automotive section.

- Report any suspicious activity to the police immediately.

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