Oil tank theft
Oil is used to heat homes or buildings. Oil tanks are targeted by thieves as they contain valuable oil and are normally outside.
Prevent theft
Although oil tank theft is increasing, there are steps you can take to keep your oil tank safe:
- Hide the location of the tank
- Fit your oil tank with a padlock or lockable filler cap
- Secure the oil tank within a cage
- Install lockable gates
- Fit an electronic gauge, which can activate an alarm when the oil level drops
- Fit security lights near to the oil tank location
- Fit CCTV cameras
Report it
- if the crime is happening now call 999 - if you are unsure, we’d rather hear about it and decide if a theft is occurring
- if it is safe to do so, take photos of suspects or the number plate of their car (do not approach suspects, as they have been known to use violence)
- if the crime has already happened then you can report it to us online or at your local police station