Police urge vigilance after rise in HGV fuel thefts in Brackley area

South Northamptonshire Police have urged people to be vigilant and aware of a rise in HGV fuel thefts in the area of the A43 Oxford Road near Brackley.
By Matt Elofson
Published 8th Oct 2021, 10:14 BST
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There has been a rise in HGV fuel thefts along the A43 near Brackley on Wednesday October 6.

Police have received reports of people breaking into the fuel caps of the HGV’s and removing the fuel by unknown means. Please be aware when travelling or if you happen to see any suspicious activity in laybys.

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Anyone information or spots suspicious activity is urged to contact 101.

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South Northamptonshire Police have urged people to be vigilant and aware of a rise in HGV fuel thefts in the area of the A43 Oxford Road near Brackley.South Northamptonshire Police have urged people to be vigilant and aware of a rise in HGV fuel thefts in the area of the A43 Oxford Road near Brackley.
South Northamptonshire Police have urged people to be vigilant and aware of a rise in HGV fuel thefts in the area of the A43 Oxford Road near Brackley.

You can also record crimes or incidents online at www.northants.police.uk, this can often be quicker than using 101.

You can also find crime prevention advice by following this link https://www.northants.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/.

To contact your Neighbourhood Team covering Brackley and surrounding villages they can be contacted on the following email: [email protected]

You can also provide confidential information should you wish to remain anonymous. These calls can be made to the Independent Charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit www.crimestoppers-uk.org