Diesel Thefts

Police are warning businesses to be extra vigilant following an increase in diesel thefts.

Crime reduction officer Kate Kent said " lorry drivers and compaines that store fuel on their premises need to be aware that these offences are taking place and we would advise them to be extra vigilant"

"There are a number of anti theft, siphoning devices avaliable on the market which may be worth considering. Always lock your vehicle fuel caps, and if possible park vehicles "fuel tank to fuel tank" which should limit access to the tank. Where possible try to limit the amount of diesel that is left in a vehicle overnight.

"If vehicles are left unattended they should be secured and in an area covered by lighting and CCTV. Firms should regularly check perimeter fencing is secure and robust and that exterior lighting is positioned so that it aids CCTV use. This ensures that any suspicious activity around diesel yards and HGV's can be recorded and potentially used by police.

"The offenders are not opportunist thieves, they know where to look and they have the right equipment."

"An HGV holds in the region of 1000 litres of diesel so theft of this kind can be very costly to victims."

For more crime prevention advice, contact the Community Safety Unit at Parkside Police Station on 0845 456 456 4.

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