Petrol Thefts

Petrol and diesel have been stolen from car fuel tanks within the last few days in Bottesford. The fuel has been obtained by drilling a hole in the base of the tank, thereby also ruining the tank at considerable expense (£100s) to the owner. The incidents have occurred in secluded areas AND on the roadside! If you can, please garage your car in secure premises both overnight and in the daytime.

Leicestershire Constabulary are very keen to know of ANY other recent instances of such fuel thefts as they may well help to identify and prosecute the thief/thieves. Therefore, even if the theft took place some days ago, please report any such incidents to the police on 0116 222 2222, or to Neighbourhood Watch on one of the numbers below.

Brian Kelk
Principal Coordinator
Bottesford Parish Neighbourhood Watch
Tel: 01949 842241 Mob: 07717 496093