Crime & Safety
Woman Drills Hole In Gas Tank To Steal Gas: Police
It happened in the middle of the night.
ALAMEDA, CA — Alameda Police officers arrested a woman after she drilled a hole in a gas tank to steal the gas, the department reported.
The theft happened just after 1:30 a.m. on August 22.
Police had been called because someone heard "sawing" noises in the 1700 block of 2nd Street near parked cars.
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Police warn that crimes involving vehicles including catalytic converter thefts are an ongoing problem. They recommend that you take the following precautions:
- Avoid parking in secluded and poorly lit areas.
- Install an anti-theft device on your catalytic converter.
- Install vehicle recovery systems to track your car’s movements.
- Keep your valuables out of sight.
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