Fuel theft couple caught after locals help track them down
Summary
A couple was caught stealing fuel from a garage in Porthmadog, Gwynedd, after local people helped track them down following a Facebook appeal. The garage owner, Judith Troughton, said rising fuel prices have made it hard for small businesses, and police reported a large increase in fuel thefts across the UK.Key Facts
- Judith Troughton, who runs Prysor Service Station, was hit by three fuel thefts in six weeks.
- Locals spotted the theft suspects at a pub and followed them to a beach until police arrived.
- The couple admitted to stealing £130 worth of fuel and later paid for it.
- Fuel thefts in the UK have increased by 62% compared to last year.
- Rising fuel prices, caused by conflicts in Ukraine and Iran, are making it harder for businesses to stay open.
- Police have added signs and trained staff to help prevent fuel theft.
- One thief was a woman linked to multiple thefts and is under investigation.
- Another thief was caught by traffic police and later came to pay after explaining financial desperation.
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