Crime prevention - Diesel theft
Diesel theft is a problem for many farms and rural properties. Fuel tanks stored in rural and isolated locations are very attractive to thieves looking for an easy target.
Keep tanks stored close to the property where you can see them. If this isn’t possible, you should consider installing CCTV to watch over isolated tanks and restrict access with walls, fences and hedges. Security lighting such as ‘dusk till dawn’ or motion detection lighting can also be an effective deterrent to thieves.
Remember to check the oil level in your tank regularly. Look for any spilt fuel, marks on the locks or anything else suspicious.
Avoid installing a storage tank in an isolated area or outlying building.
Consider using a mobile bowser (tanker) kept in a secure place when not in use.
Use ‘diesel dye’, making your diesel traceable and less attractive to thieves.
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