Gardai Warning Over Fuel Theft

Gardaí have suggested homeowners adopt preventative measures, including:

• Check oil levels frequently.
• Try to arrange smaller but more frequent oil deliveries.
• Install automatic movement sensor security lighting around the tank.
• Plant shrubs or erect fencing to screen tanks from view from the road.
• Install and use lockable access gates, and erect lockable fencing around your tank, including over the top.
• Consider fitting an alarm system which warns if the oil level drops suddenly.
• Be vigilant following a delivery.
• Be aware that thieves may return to steal replacement oil following an initial theft.
• Note suspicious vehicles’ registration numbers and report them to Gardaí.