Oil theft warning

A REMINDER has been issued by Ballymena PSNI to local people to take steps to protect themselves against oil theft.
By The Newsroom
Published 10th Nov 2012, 09:15 BST

A police spokesman said: “As we are now in the winter months and with the price of crude oil remaining high, fuel oil tanks can be rich and easy pickings for thieves.

“Farms, transport depots, and domestic properties can all be targets, however, by taking a few simple precautions, you can help protect your oil”.

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Police would offer the following advice to those wishing to lessen their chances of falling victim -

* Lock your gates and create obstacles that will make noise and waste the time of intruders navigating around them.

* Remove and secure any tools or ladders which could be used as an aide to commit crime.

* Limit the quantity of fuel in your tank and lock it.

* Consider installing security lighting and CCTV.

Further crime prevention advice is available from the Crime Prevention officer by calling 0845 600 8000.

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