Crime & Safety

Men Stole Gas From Landscaper: Natick Police

The incident happened several times in July, according to police, and were caught on camera.

NATICK, MA — A landscaper in town is missing several cans of gasoline and Natick police said a few young men stole them from the business' trailer, and have it caught on camera. Surveillance video showed two men in the trailer grabbing several gas cans. At one point, one of the men appears to look at the camera as he fixes his hair.

Police said the thefts happened several times throughout July. In a heartfelt Facebook post, the department praised hardworking people in the community before explaining the search for the gas thieves.

"If this happened once it probably would have gone unnoticed, but these events are starting to add up," the post reads, "Gentlemen you have gotten too greedy."

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The department eluded to giving the men involved community service hours as punishment, "So they might appreciate what this business owner and his employees deal with on a daily basis."

Anyone that can assist with the identification is asked to contact the Natick Police Department Detective Division at: 508-647-9520. You may report anonymously using the Online Reporting system.

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