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Suspect drills into gas tank to steal fuel, police say

Police report the suspect made off with $1,900 of fuel
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Surveillance footage from a gas theft incident in Meaford at a business on Highway 26 on Jan. 4.

Last week, area police were called to a Meaford business for a report of a gas theft. 

Grey Bruce Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) reported someone entered a vehicle at a business on Highway 26, drilled into the gas tank and took the fuel. The value of the fuel stolen was estimated around $1,900. 

Video surveillance showed the theft occurred Jan. 4 between 5:40 a.m. and 5:52 a.m. 

"Police are reminding all residents to lock their vehicles and remove their valuables," states an OPP news release. "It's very important to ensure all video surveillance has night vision quality."

The Grey Bruce OPP are continuing to investigate. If anyone observes a suspicious person in or around vehicles or businesses during night hours to contact the OPP at 1-888-310-1122 at the time of the incident.