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Petrol stolen from car parked in Earl Shilton

Posted on 01/09/2009

police,constabulary,leicestershire police Petrol stolen from car parked in Earl Shilton

Police are appealing for witnesses after petrol was stolen from a vehicle parked on Heath Lane South in Earl Shilton.

The incident happened sometime between 9.30pm on Tuesday August 18 and 9.10am on Wednesday August 19, 2009 when thieves drilled a hole in the petrol tank of a blue Renault 206 and stole approximately £20’s worth of fuel.

PC Kate Cheney, who is investigating the incident, said: “I would like to hear from anybody who saw any suspicious activity in the Heath Lane South area between the above times.

“Did you see anybody lying or crouching under parked car? Did you see anybody walking in the area with a petrol container? If so, then please contact me.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact PC 4701 Kate Cheney on Leicester (0116) 222 2222, follow the instructions to leave a message for a police officer and when prompted key in the officer's identification number 4701. Alternatively, people can call Crimestoppers, which is free* and anonymous on 0800 555 111.

*Please note, some mobile phone providers may charge for this call.