(MUNICIPALITY OF NORTH PERTH, ON) On Monday morning August 20, 2012, Perth County OPP officers were called to two separate locations around Listowel, where diesel fuel had been siphoned from trucks.
The owner of a construction company located along Perth Line 86 West of Listowel, contacted police and reported that approximately 150 litres of diesel fuel had been removed from a dump truck. This theft occurred sometime between Friday evening August 17th and Monday August 20th, while the truck was parked on the company lot.
A second company located on Fairlane Rd. in the north end of Listowel was also the victim of a similar theft. Sometime between 5 p.m. on Friday August 17th and 8 a.m. on Monday August 20th, approximately half a tank of diesel fuel was siphoned from one of the company vehicles. A second truck had the fuel cap removed from the tank but no fuel appeared to have been taken.
Anyone who has any information about these thefts is requested to contact the Perth County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), and you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to $2,000.
Owners of commercial vehicles are urged to be security vigilant when it comes to their bulk tanks and their vehicle fuel tanks. With the high price of fuel you may take the following precautions.
Consider installing a locking gas cap. Remember that many of the “fuel doors†that open remotely or with a key are flimsy and easily compromised.
Avoid parking in dark, isolated areas (especially for extended periods).
At home park in a locked garage where possible. If you don’t have a garage park as close as possible to the house and avoid parking on the street.
If you must park on a street or in a parking lot attempt to locate your vehicle so the fuel door is visible to you or other residents in your area.
If you have bulk fuel stored on your property ensure you lock the tank and or dispenser to prevent access.
Don’t hesitate to call police if you witness suspicious activity in an area where fuel is stored or around parked vehicles. Be a good witness so If possible record the license plate number and/or vehicle and suspect descriptions.