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entertainment1 month ago•32 min saved

Backyard gas thief nabbed after camera-backed revenge

A homeowner’s webcam captured a neighbor siphoning gas from the backyard. In a two-part payback, he allegedly tainted the full gas can with urine and staged a trip away, while later using the neighbor’s personal details to apply for a sheriff’s ride-along, which uncovered outstanding warrants and led to the neighbor’s arrest. The tale, shared on Reddit’s r/ProRevenge, is noted to raise legal questions about vigilante tricks and is not a how-to for others to imitate.

via Yahoo Lifestyle Canada|

#arrest #entertainment #gas-theft

crime1 month ago•42 min saved

Backyard Gas Heist Ends in Arrest After Surveillance and a Warrants Check

A homeowner, after catching a neighbor stealing gas via an old webcam, enacts a two‑part revenge: first draining the thief’s fuel by using the can himself and letting the neighbor see the activity, then staging trips to cause the neighbor’s mower and car to fail. The dispute escalates when the neighbor later submits a ride‑along application; the homeowner recalls a sheriff’s tip and submits it too, triggering a warrants check that leads to the neighbor’s arrest. The story, shared on Reddit’s ProRevenge, also cautions that using someone’s personal information to prompt investigations can be legally murky.

via Upworthy|

#crime #gas-theft #neighborhood-dispute

business1 month ago•20 min saved

Gas theft evolves as prices soar: thieves drill to drain tanks

As fuel prices rise, criminals are adopting a 'drill-and-drain' method—piercing fuel tanks to siphon gas—which leaves costly damage and is fueling more insurance claims. Incidents range from a St. Louis mobile food pantry truck with a diesel stain to a Scottsdale, Arizona leak, illustrating a broader uptick in theft linked to higher gas prices.

via The Washington Post|

#auto-insurance #business #fuel-prices

crime2 years ago•0 min saved

"Nebraska Woman Charged with Felony for Exploiting Gas Pump Glitch for Over $27,000 Worth of Free Gas"

A woman in Nebraska is facing a felony theft charge for allegedly exploiting a software glitch at a gas station to pump almost $28,000 worth of gas for free using a rewards card that triggered a demonstration mode. Prosecutors say the woman also rented out the card to at least one other user for a fee, and the glitch was fixed in June after being exploited from November 2022 through June 2023.

via Scripps News|

#crime #felony-charge #gas-theft

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

"Nebraska Woman Exploits Rewards Card Glitch to Steal $27K Worth of Gas"

A Nebraska woman, Dawn Thompson, exploited a software glitch at a gas station to steal over $27,000 worth of gas by using a rewards card that allowed her to pump gas for free. She was charged with theft by unlawful taking and arrested following an investigation that revealed she had pumped an estimated 7,413 gallons of gasoline over six months. The glitch, caused by a software update, allowed anyone swiping a rewards card twice to pump gas for free, and another woman also used the card claiming Thompson had allowed her to get "discounted" fuel.

via Business Insider|

#crime #gas-theft #nebraska

crime2 years ago•1 min saved

Nebraska Woman Exploits Loophole for $28,000 Worth of Free Gas

A 45-year-old Nebraska woman is facing a criminal charge for allegedly exploiting a rewards card loophole to obtain over 7,000 gallons of free gas worth more than $27,000 from Pump and Pantry in Lincoln, Nebraska. She reportedly used the card 510 times and also sold it to another woman for free gas. The woman was caught on surveillance footage and has been estimated to have obtained 7,413.59 gallons of free gasoline, resulting in significant losses for the gas station.

via USA TODAY|

#crime #criminal-charge #gas-theft

crime2 years ago•0 min saved

"Authorities Launch Manhunt for Gasoline Bandits in Agoura Hills"

Authorities in Agoura Hills, California are searching for two thieves who stole gas from a work truck on Canwood Street. The suspects damaged the gas tank and fled the scene on a red motorcycle with a trailer and a scooter. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Lost Hills Station.

via KABC-TV|

#agoura-hills #crime #gas-theft

crime2 years ago•0 min saved

Crime Spree: Vandalism and Robberies Plague Lincoln's Gas Stations

Lincoln Police are searching for the culprits behind a series of fuel tank vandalism incidents in Lincoln, Nebraska. Over the past six days, there have been 13 reported cases of holes being drilled into vehicle fuel tanks, with a total of 14 cases since September 12. The incidents have occurred in various areas and targeted different car models. Victims have reported either lower fuel levels or the smell of gas near their vehicles. The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is urged to contact the Lincoln Police Department or Lincoln Crime Stoppers.

via KOLN|

#crime #fuel-tank-vandalism #gas-theft

technology2 years ago•1 min saved

Bluetooth Hack Enables Thief to Steal 800 Gallons of Gas

A thief in Michigan used the Bluetooth feature on a cellphone to hack into a fuel station pump and stole approximately 800 gallons of gas worth $3,000. By overriding the system, the thief was able to open the pump for themselves and other vehicles to freely pump gas. Authorities are currently searching for the alleged thief, while fuel station owners are taking precautions to prevent further incidents of hacking and gas theft.

via New York Post |

#bluetooth-hacking #detroit #fuel-station