Are you leaving yourself vulnerable to gas thieves?
Buying a locking gas cap is just one of the ways you can keep thieves away from your tank. The Renton Police Department also recommended a number of other safety measures, including guidance on how and where you should be parking your car. According to the department, you should only park your vehicle in well-lit, well-traveled locations or in your garage whenever possible. If you have to park in public places, officials advise against doing so for an extended period of time.
"We understand a motivated thief may not be deterred from stealing, no matter how hard we try to protect our items of value," the Renton Police Department said in its post."But the goal is to introduce deterrents that will make them uncomfortable, or present inconveniences that will encourage them to leave the area."The Everett Police Department says gas thieves could try to take your gas in various ways.
And depending on how your fuel was stolen, you might want to avoid driving."If you are a victim of gas theft, it can be unsafe to drive with a damaged gas tank. Call 911 to report the damage to your vehicle and the theft of gasoline," Everett police officers advised.