About 150 litres of fuel was syphoned from a vehicle parked at Pontrilas on February 18th.

Between 5.30pm and 5.30am the offenders removed the fuel cap from a secure DAF articulated lorry that was parked in a layby. They left taking the fuel and the fuel cap with them.

If you have any information regarding this incident call West Mercia Police on 101 and quote incident number 0081S 190219.

Theft of fuel is of concern to the police and rural communities. Fuel can be stolen from vehicles and storage tanks by the use of siphoning equipment that can vary from the basic tube to more sophisticated arrangements involving pumps and the cutting of fuel lines. For tips to protect your vehicle from fuel theft please www.westmerciapolice.uk