A person and girl have been accused of utilizing a modified gasoline tank to steal 1000’s of {dollars}’ value of gasoline.
A 28-year-old girl and 33-year-old man appeared within the Port Adelaide Magistrates Court on Monday over the alleged gasoline theft.
Police allege since August final 12 months, the pair stole “large quantities” of petrol and diesel from plenty of places throughout Adelaide.
The pair allegedly stole the gasoline utilizing a particularly modified Toyota Hiace van with a 1000L gasoline tank, fitted with a bowser, hose and pump to distribute the stolen gasoline.
Police allege 1000’s of {dollars}’ value of gasoline was pumped into jerry cans and tanks contained in the van, which was paid for utilizing an app and fraudulently obtained bank card particulars.
From January this 12 months, the pair stopped utilizing the app for funds and had as an alternative allegedly began driving off with out paying for it.
On Saturday, Western District Police attended a house in Cheltenham the place the 2 had been arrested.
Police additionally seized a van and two gel blasters.
The man and girl have been charged with a number of counts of constructing off with out cost, possess a firearm with out a licence and breach of bail.
They appeared within the Port Adelaide Magistrates Court on Monday the place the person was remanded in custody and to seem once more on May 10.
The girl was bailed to seem in court docket on April 3.
Investigations proceed.
Source: www.perthnow.com.au
