Sheffield fuel thefts: man arrested after £1,500 worth of diesel found in van

A man has been arrested after police in Sheffield found a van containing £1,500 worth of diesel.
By Robert Cumber
Published 17th Jul 2021, 08:56 BST
Updated 17th Jul 2021, 09:33 BST
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Officers today told how they had given chase after spotting a Transit Connect van with cloned number plates leaving a petrol station near Meadowhall.

The van was abandoned in Meadowhall with two large drums containing diesel inside. It is believed to be linked to a number of fuel thefts from petrol station forecourts across South Yorkshire and West Yorkshire.

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Fuel worth £1,500 was found in the back of this van which was abandoned following a police chaseFuel worth £1,500 was found in the back of this van which was abandoned following a police chase
Fuel worth £1,500 was found in the back of this van which was abandoned following a police chase
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Police said the driver was found minutes later driving another car with cloned plates.

South Yorkshire Police’s opertional support unit said a man had been arrested on suspicion of failing to stop, dangerous driving, theft and driving with no insurance.

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It added that he had been charged and bailed to attend court at a later date.

Police said that not only were the actions of fuel thieves dishonest but by carrying such large quantities of fuel they were putting other road users at risk.