A large quantity of diesel fuel was stolen from a tank at the Glen Innes tip, sometime between Friday night and Saturday morning.
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The fuel was stored in a tank with a large capacity. The Examiner was unable to confirm how much fuel was stolen from the tank at the time of going to press, but it was believed to have been a significant amount.
The thieves are believed to have forced their way into the premises through the recycling centre, Sergeant Hall from Glen Innes police said.
“Between Friday the 16th and Saturday, unknown persons have forced their way into the Glen Innes tip, likely at the recycling centre where a large amount of diesel fuel was siphoned from a tank, scientific investigation has been carried out and anyone with information is urged to contact local police on 6732 9799 or crime stoppers on 1800 333 000,” he said. Police are also investigating a break-in that happened sometime on Monday night or early Tuesday morning, when thieves broke into a Railway Street residence while the owner was sleeping.
A laptop computer, mobile phone and charger were stolen, as well as a handbag and wallet containing cash after forcing a ground floor door.
A garden shed at a Macquarie Street residence was also broken into sometime between January 10 and 11, where opportunistic thieves stole a mountain bike.
Sergeant Hall said police investigations are also underway to find the thieves responsible.
Forensic police are examining the Railway Street break-in and police are calling on anybody with information to speak with local police or Crime Stoppers.
“If anyone happens to locate any of the stolen property, we would also ask them to bring it to police as it may help police in their investigations.”
Sergeant Hall added that the Macquarie Street theft was a reminder to local residents to secure their homes to deter opportunistic crime.
“People can lock sheds and garages and it makes it much harder for opportunistic thieves to be successful, we want to remind people to be mindful of security and lock their doors including garages and sheds as we’ve had instances in the past where people have locked their doors to their houses but failed to lock their garage and that’s how thieves have gained entry,” he said.
The break-ins come on the back of a family’s car being broken into with sentimental items being stolen just prior to Christmas.
There was also a theft from a Meade Street residence of two laptops on January 5 and a utility vehicle was set alight after thieves failed in their attempt to steal it from All Things Farm Machinery last week.