With fuel costs rising, so does theft and fuel theft is an increasing problem. Has this happened to you? Or do you suspect some fuel theft happening near you?
Dorset police are appealing for information about the discovery of suspected stolen fuel theft incident in Blandford.
The police are investigating a Land Rover Discovery that was believed to have been speeding on Bournemouth road. 28 fuel containers were found during a search of the car, alongside crow bars, bolt croppers and a fuel siphoning kit.
The incident occurred around 3am on Monday 27th April 2026 and a 41-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of theft and driving offences. He is still in police custody.
Police Constable Megan Clark said: “We are carrying out enquiries into this incident and would ask anyone who believes they had fuel stolen overnight in the nearby area to please come forward”.
‘If you saw any suspicious activity involving a silver Land Rover Discovery in the vicinity, please get in touch.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police by calling 101 (quoting occurrence number 55260059714) or contacting online at: