Theft - Heating Oil - Neighbourhood Alert

Theft - Heating Oil

Heating Oil, at least a 1000 L has been stolen from a plastic tank outside a property in Low Row , Gunnerside. The tank was found empty on Sunday 1st November - the timeline as to when this theft occurred is uncertain, as the tank was not checked for some time after it had been filled.

Do you have any information that would assist North Yorkshire Police ?

Listed measures below can be taken in order to help prevent the theft of heating and diesel oil.

Check your tank's oil level on a regular basis.

Install security lighting that covers your tank and the surrounding area.

Hide the tank from view especially if you live near a road - plant shrubs or install fences to hide your tank.

Deter thieves by using lockable gates and securing the tank.

If your tank is located in an outbuilding, secure the building at all times.

If you notice tankers or large vehicles close to your property- take down any details if you think they may be suspicious and report to the police.

If you can assisit please call 101 quoting reference 12260215669 thank you.

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Tracie Lee Taylor-Page
(Police, PCSO, Richmondshire)