Lea man arrested on suspicion of fuel theft after Range Rover boxed in by police

Posted on - 23rd June, 2022 - 7:24pm | Author - Kate Rosindale | Posted in - Crime, Lancashire Police, Lea, Preston News

The Range Rover is believed to have been involved in recent fuel thefts Pic: Preston Police

A Lea man has been arrested by police investigating a number of fuel thefts from filling stations.

Officers have been investigating after more than £1,000 of fuel was stolen from forecourts in recent weeks.

The arrest was made today (Thursday 23 June) at around 10.05am after police became aware of a Range Rover, believed to be linked to the offences, close to the BP Tickled Trout Filling Station.

Officers boxed the vehicle in, with several licence plates recovered from the car.

Officers boxed the Range Rover in Pic: Preston Police

The 49-year-old man from Lea was arrested on suspicion of making off without payment and is in custody.

<br />

Preston in pictures

Open Plaque - Preston [The Old Cock Pit] 250213

Open Plaque - Preston [Sir Richard Arkwright] 250213

Preston {Listed Building GradeII*] - Arkwright House 250213

Preston [Listed Building Grade II*] - Church of St John 250213 2

Preston [Listed Building Grade II} - Trustee Savings Bank 250213

Advertisement Subscribe to the newsletter

Sign up below to receive Blog Preston's email newsletter. It wings its way into inboxes every Sunday and Wednesday rounding up our top stories and more.

Advertisement News by location

Find news by location, select an area of your choice to be kept up to date with the latest goings on.

The Preston Guide

Discover local businesses and services near you.

Advertisement Categories

Find news by category, select an category of your choice to be kept up to date with the latest goings on.