Police are on the lookout for a serial gas thief accused of drilling holes into the tanks of vehicles in Wallaceburg.
Video surveillance image of gas theft suspect. July 12, 2018. (Photo courtesy of Crime Stoppers).
According to Crime Stoppers, there have been several gas theft incidents from vehicles in Wallaceburg over the past few weeks.
The organization says the suspect in these incidents drills holes into the tank and drains the gas into a jerry can, causing several thousands of dollars in damages to the vehicles.
On July 12, the suspect was seen stealing from the tank of a vehicle parked at the Sydenham District Hospital. The police were able to get an image of the suspect from video surveillance in the area.
The suspect is described as 6'0" tall, 180lbs, and was wearing a black shirt and blue shorts.
If you have any information regarding this or any other crime, please call Crime Stoppers at 519-351-8477, or 1-800-222- 8477, or visit www.crime-stoppers.on.ca and email your tip.