Thieves are drilling into the underside of vehicle gas tanks, draining the fuel, and leaving owners often with no idea and a very expensive repair bill.
The fact that gasoline has gone up 60 cents in the last week, reaching as high as $4.00 a gallon in Ohio, is motivating thieves to target your unprotected vehicle.
Police tell us crooks crawl under a vehicle, drill a hole in the gas tank, empty it and drive away with your fuel.“I try to park in well-lit areas,” he said. “If you can find yourself an area that has lights at night. If you can find a secure location like a fenced-in lot. If you know the area has a camera on it, that’s good as well. Thieves are thieves and thieves will adapt, right?Copyright 2022 WOIO. All rights reserved.
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