Officers are reminding homeowners to protect their heating oil supplies to prevent any theft from storage tanks.
“Homeowners can take a few simple steps to prevent being a victim of theft,” said Temporary Chief inspector Amanda Diggins “Taking these measures will help make life more difficult for would-be-thieves and also ensures your tank stays topped-up.
- Be aware of your oil levels and check frequently.
- Where possible keep your levels low and the same when refilling.
- Speak to your supplier with regards to a more frequent but smaller delivery
- If you have a plastic tank, consider erecting fencing around the tank with one end hinged and locked for filling purposes. The fencing should be fixed to solid posts and should be set off the tank approximately 12 inches on all sides. The same should be fixed to the top as well.
- If you have a steel tank, then fit a quality anti-cut close-shackled padlock.
- If you have outside security lighting, then please ensure that the system works and that the light sensors have been adjusted correctly to detect movement.
If anyone is aware of persons going out with drums and pipes to steal fuel please contact either your local Police Station on 101 or give CrimeStoppers a call on 0800 555 111
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