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News
Express & Star 12 Sep 10
Thefts of petrol from filling stations across the Midlands have doubled in 12 months, new figures reveal.
Fuel price rises have been blamed for the 100 per cent increase in the number of thefts by drivers from forecourts.
West Midlands Police recorded 2,331 thefts of petrol from stations between April and August this year across the force area. This figure contrasts with 1,135 thefts for the same period in 2009, according to figures released through a Freedom of Information request…
Business
Express & Star 21 Jun 10
Fuel thieves are stealing from businesses in the same Willenhall road up to three times a week.
Bosses have forked out thousands of pounds to continually repair security fencing on Neachells Lane in Willenhall. The latest attack saw £600 worth of diesel syphoned off from two lorries…
News
Express & Star 16 Nov 09
A lorry driver who bought fuel for himself using his company card has been ordered to pay out £1,600 after pleading guilty to fraud. Chenlair Bent, aged 49, worked as a driver for Dreams and had a payment card he used to pay for diesel in his lorry…