More heating oil thefts reported in South Lakeland (From The Westmorland Gazette)
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More heating oil thefts reported in South Lakeland
3:25pm Sunday 12th February 2012 in News
HEATING fuel thieves continue to strike in South Lakeland.
Police say a 'large quantity' of diesel oil was stolen from the Bowness and Sawry areas between Friday, February 10, and today (Sunday).
Officers have already launched an appeal for help from the public to tackle a series of heating oil thefts in the south of the county.
Since January, around eight heating oil thefts in rural areas of south Cumbria have been reported to police.
Due to the locations of the thefts and the amount of oil stolen, police believe the offenders must be using vehicles that contain large storage tanks, or many smaller containers. Inspector Rob Lampard from South Cumbria Police said: “We are investigating six reported heating oil thefts and we are appealing for help from the public to trace whoever is responsible.
