gas theft

When gas prices began to soar last month, the nation also saw an increase in theft related to fuel; from catalytic converter thefts to siphoning to drilling holes into gas tanks. While LA County has began to see drops in these prices, the theft continues all across Southern California and particularly in the Inland Empire.

As gas theft continues throughout SoCal — hitting the Inland Empire especially hard — victims of this crime like Fran Gillette warn everyone to be on the lookout. Tony Shin reports April 8, 2022.

A gas station manager in Houston suspects thieves stole hundreds of gallons of diesel fuel through a trap door underneath a minivan.

It didn’t take long before high gas prices started being blamed for gas theft around San Diego County.

As gas prices continue to soar in Southern California, thieves are going to dangerous lengths to avoid the price at the pump: drilling holes directly into gas tanks and letting the fuel leak out.

With record high gas prices, a new crime wave is targeting gas tanks. Randy Mac reports for the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on March 11, 2022.

As gas prices continue to climb, thieves are stealing fuel straight from cars using drills; a dangerous practice not only for the victims but the thieves as well. John Cádiz Klemack reports March 11, 2022.