Crime & Safety

Criminals Stealing Gas in Chantilly

Gas theft rises along with gas prices.

Several local residents have fallen prey to gas thieves.

NBC Washington is reporting that a South Riding resident, Jay Leeson, filled up his gas tank and a day later, it was empty. The car had been sitting in his driveway.

Police suggest buying a locking fuel cap to prevent gas theft from parked cars.

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