Dyfed Powys Police are advising residents to look after their heating oil following an increase in oil thefts in the area.
The rise in price of domestic heating oil over the previous months has led to an increase in oil theft particularly in the Crymych area.
Police are urging both households and businesses to take a few simple steps to prevent them becoming a victim of crime.
In an effort to try and reduce theft of heating oil, the following points may stop you from becoming a victim:-
- Check oil levels on a regular basis
- If you have a plastic tank, consider erecting fencing around the tank
- If you have a steel tank, fit a quality anti-cut close-shackled padlock
- Consider installing security lighting
Dyfed Powys Police are urging anyone with information of people going out with drums and pipes to steal fuel to please contact their local police station via 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
