Fill up and pay up – easy to say and easy to remember.
Thank you to those that do fill up and pay up – it’s common sense and doing the right thing as a community citizen.
Failing to pay for fuel is stealing and also known as a fuel ‘Drive-off’ offence and incidents are reported to police.
Instead of being charged with a stealing offence, next time remember to fill up and pay up.
A snapshot of fuel ‘Drive-off’ offences Bundaberg Patrol Group are currently investigating include:
- At around 3.15pm on February 13 a male person has allegedly filled a vehicle with fuel at a Takalvan Street, Avoca service station. The male has allegedly driven off with no attempt made to pay for the fuel. The vehicle registration plates sighted were 428KVV and are currently expired. Police reference number QP1700278390.
- At around 2.20pm on February 13 a vehicle has been filled with premium unleaded fuel at a Bruce Highway, Apple Tree Creek service station. The vehicle was then driven off with no attempt made to pay for the fuel. The vehicle registration plates sighted were 433WUG and currently belong to a stolen vehicle. A female (pictured below) may be able to assist with inquiries. Police reference number QP1700274938.
QP1700274938
- At around 5.15pm on February 12 an unknown person has allegedly filled a vehicle with fuel at a Takalvan Street, Millbank service station. The person has allegedly driven off with no attempt made to pay for the fuel. Police reference number QP1700269775.
- At around 9.10pm on February 10 a vehicle has been filled with fuel at a Mulgrave Street, Gin Gin service station. The vehicle was then driven off with no attempt made to pay for the fuel. Two men (pictured below) may be able to assist with inquiries. Police reference number QP1700260270.
QP1700260270
- At around 12.45pm on February 10 a male person has allegedly filled a vehicle with fuel at a Bourbong Street, Bundaberg West service station. The male has allegedly driven off with no attempt made to pay for the fuel. Police reference number QP1700256373.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.
You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.