DHL Storage Tankers Stolen

DHL supply chain are the latest operator to become the victim of theft. 4x stainless steel tankers worth over £60000 each were stolen from the Synthomers depot in Osset, Wakefield on the night of August 23rd. Theives were equipped with a tractor unit and used this to make away with the monster haul. It has been speculated that one of the tankers whilst not being used for fuel storage may have featured a hazardous liquid. This incident indicates a rise in tanker theft after 5 tankers were taken from Leeds last month.

Winter oil tank advice

Oil Tank Security

September is the first month where many of us will start to turn up the heating. Now is the right time to make sure that your fuel storage is secure as heating oil thefts are expected to rise over the coming months. Commercial Fuel Solutions offer a full range of oil tank security products including the ever popular oil watchman with theft alarm. Protect your investment this winter. For more details contact Commercial Fuel Solutions on 0845 688 9755.

Agricultural theft on rise reports NFU

NFU Mutual reports to have seen a 14% increase in the number of stolen tractors since 2008. The estimated total value of thefts in the UK farming industry for 2010 reached nearly £50m up 26% on the previous year.

The report continues to detail how thieves were most likely to strike at night with raiding outbuildings and outdoor stocks.

The NFU Mutual Rural Crime Survey (RCS) was based on the 2010 claims experience of its branch offices in rural towns and villages. It found that two-thirds of branches had reported an increase in rural crime in their area.

The survey found that power tools such as chainsaws, electric drills and lawnmowers were the most common thefts and whilst thieves typically targeted farms and businesses during broad daylight to steal tractors. Heating oil, scrap metal and other outdoor stock was mostly taken between the hours of midnight to 6am.

Stamp out rural crime event - Brize Norton

An event to encourage farmers and rural businesses to protect their property and fuel tanks is being held on Thursday 28 July at Brize Norton.

Organised by the West Oxfordshire Community Safety Partnership, the event aims to raise awareness of common issues faced by those living or working in the countryside.

The event will run in two informal drop-in sessions at Elderbank Hall, Station Road. The first is between 2pm and 4.30pm and the second between 6pm and 8pm. Chief Inspector Colin Paine will open the evening session with an overview of rural crime in the district.

During both sessions, Commercial Fuel Solutions will be showcasing a series of theft prevention fuel tank alarms and locks.

Additional details from CFS Ltd on 0845 688 9755 or email graham@commercialfuelsolutions.co.uk

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Police Help Reduce Fuel Theft

Gloucestershire police have stepped up once again in their campaign to reduce fuel theft. Within the information which can be found in their site attention is being drawn towards lorry drivers who may be parked in lay-bys overnight. Various details can be found on the website, including this useful poster which helps encourage drivers to adopt a more vigilant approach to the problem: http://www.gloucestershire.police.uk/oil_tank_security For more details contact Gloucestershire Police on 0845 090 1234

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