(SOUTHERN
BRUCE COUNTY, ON) – With
the price of gas approaching all-time highs and predictions that the
price will continue to rise, the South Bruce OPP is offering the
following tips to help prevent fuel theft:
CONSUMERS
- Consider
a locking gas cap. Fuel doors that open remotely can be
easily compromised.
- Avoid
parking in dark, isolated areas – especially for extended periods
of time.
- Park
your vehicle in a locked garage. If you don’t have a
garage, park next to the house in a well lit area.
- If
you have to park on the street or in a parking lot, park your
vehicle so the fuel door is plainly visible.
- If
you have bulk fuels on your property, lock the tank and the
dispenser to prevent unauthorized access.
- Call the
police if you see suspicious activity around fuel tanks or parked
vehicles. Try to record suspect/suspect vehicle
descriptions.
RETAILERS
- Consider
pre-payment or pay-at-pump system.
- Install
and maintain a good-quality video surveillance system.
- Be
alert and vigilant. Consider greeting customers over an
intercom system.
- Record
licence plate numbers before activating fuel pump.
- Locate
the cash drawer so the clerk has an unobstructed view of the fuel
pumps.
- Consider
a reward system for customers who provide information that leads
to identifying a gas thief.
- If you
have a gas theft, record the date, time, suspect description,
vehicle description and licence plate number.
Anyone
interested in more information on crime prevention tips, can visit the
Crime Prevention page at http://www.opp.ca/
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The South Bruce OPP is requesting anyone with information that can
assist police to call 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you
can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or send a web-tip to
crimestop-gb.org, where you may be eligible to receive a cash reward of up to
$2,000.
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