Police release photo of car in gas theft investigation
June 1, 2022 | By Waterbury Roundabout UPDATE | June 10, 2022
State police ask the public for information regarding the red sedan in this photo in connection with the investigation into vandalism and gasoline theft in Waterbury last month. Vermont State Police photo
Vermont state police today released a photo of a red sedan that was identified as a vehicle of interest in this incident. In a news release, police said they received a report on May 25 regarding this incident of vandalism that happened on May 20 in the SunCommon parking lot on U.S. Route 2 in Waterbury.
Thomas Murphy, 31 of Burlington, reported his gas tank was drilled and emptied. Anyone who witnessed the incident or may have information about the owner of the sedan is encouraged to contact the Vermont State Police Berlin barracks at 802-229-9191.
A fuel tank on a personal vehicle was drilled to remove gasoline recently at a business on U.S. Route 2 in Waterbury. Courtesy photo
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Business warns of fuel theft
Last week, a business in Waterbury located on U.S. Route 2 reported to state police the theft of fuel from the gas tank of an employee's vehicle.
The vehicle was parked overnight just out of sight of the company's security cameras. The company official who reported the incident asked that the firm not be identified.
Given the vehicle size and information from its owner, the company official estimated that the culprit made off with up to 20 gallons of gasoline. He said a hole was drilled in the tank for the fuel to be removed.
"I would like to alert the public but there are fuel thieves in the area," he said.
The business has notified neighboring property owners and will be adding additional security cameras.
In addition to fuel thefts recently, the Times Argus has reported on thefts of items from inside vehicles as well as catalytic converters. Police advise motorists to lock car doors to discourage thieves.