Fuel thefts using bell saws and mirror tampering have been reported in the Doubs department, with investigations ongoing.
Theft reported in Doubs department
The first incidents were reported to the gendarmerie of the Doubs departmental group on October 19 around 7:15 a.m. During the night, three truck drivers had fuel stolen from them during a stop at the Marchaux rest area.Method used in the thefts
According to the gendarmes, the perpetrators used bell saws and stole 700 liters of diesel per truck. Immediate neighborhood investigations were conducted by the gendarmerie, which indicated that the investigations would continue.Second theft discovered
A second theft, discovered on the same day at the Chevanney area, also allowed the theft of 700 liters of fuel from the tank of a heavy truck, again using a bell saw. To mask their intervention, the perpetrators had previously applied paint to the vehicle's mirrors in order to neutralize the driver's view.Investigations ongoing
The Doubs departmental gendarmerie group has opened investigations into these two incidents, which remain ongoing.
