The Randfontein Police recently said the increasing number of petrol theft incidents is of great concern.
Captain Appel Ernst, the Randfontein Police spokesperson, confirmed they have noticed a rise in petrol theft over the last three months.
“The number of reports is increasing steadily, and is a concern,” she said.
According to Ernst, the thieves use practically the same modus operandi in each theft, therefore the police feel the need to warn petrol stations and petrol attendants to be on the lookout.
A white Toyota Quantum with a false registration number (XKX 241 GP), allegedly being driven by a man and normally carrying passengers, pulls up to the petrol station. The attendant is then asked to fill up the petrol tank. Once this has been done, the driver allegedly asks the attendant to check the tyre pressure, and then speeds off, leaving the petrol station to foot the bill.
Sergeant Kgomotso Mekgwe is investigating the matter and is appealing to the community to assist him. Any community member who spots the vehicle is urged to call either the Randfontein Police on 011 767 2300, or the investigating officer himself, on 082 949 6649.
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