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[Mr Skrunts]

Terrible!  Just bloody terrible!  

I was out with a police patrol on a Saturday night / Sunday morning shift and at one stage had to attend a farm where men had been seen "trying to steal" sheep, which the farmer reckoned was not unusual because of the values involved.  However, diesel can now be worth more, but it cannot be considered worth more than a life!

So that's where you were, what are you up to???

Traveling how fast last weekend, was that in an official capacity??

Up to 100 mph in 30 / 40 mph zones, but regrettably   as a civilian who was being driven (not driving!)  around by a police patrol that I was learning procedures with!   It was really interesting and enjoyable!  

Cough   erm 130 on the motorway    

2.0 is more economical around town, but 2.5/3.0 on a run will do about 33 ish which is all the 2.0 will give back too.

I agree Dazzler I have just completed a round 250 mile trip to Thatcham (Berkshire) and back to Ashford (Kent) using the M20, M26, M25, M4 and A4.  Often travelling at 90-100, and on one long (emptyish) stretch of M20 at 130 mph. I averaged 65 mph for the total journey, and my 2.5 V6 was 'well used' but still returned 32mpg overall.  

I certainly would always go for either a 2.5/6 or 3.0/2 out of choice.  It is affordable  (my 1.6GL Toyota Estate was averaging 25 mpg when on a similar (maximum 120 mph) run.

[Vamps]

Terrible!  Just bloody terrible!  

I was out with a police patrol on a Saturday night / Sunday morning shift and at one stage had to attend a farm where men had been seen "trying to steal" sheep, which the farmer reckoned was not unusual because of the values involved.  However, diesel can now be worth more, but it cannot be considered worth more than a life!

So that's where you were, what are you up to???

Traveling how fast last weekend, was that in an official capacity??

Up to 100 mph in 30 / 40 mph zones, but regrettably   as a civilian who was being driven (not driving!)  around by a police patrol that I was learning procedures with!   It was really interesting and enjoyable!  

No, you mean fuuuuunnnnnn Though there will have been a serious side to it.

[stuart30]

Unfortunately for the wrong reasons,  A farmers wife has died and her son seriously injured after they intervened when they caught thieves stealing diesel from the farm tank.
I don’t know them personally though all those interviewed, by the news crews, are well known to me.
Such a tragic turn of events for a few gallons of Diesel, my thoughts go with the family.
The farmer and his son chased a silver Mitsubishi pick up over the fields, the son got run over when he tried to stop the thieves, I hope they get him/them, the pick up will be damaged and the potential thieves must be localish.
I pass the farm twice a day at least, we live is a small community and these things just do not happen around here.
seemingly fuel stealing is on the increase.......................

My local radio (Cambridge shire) was only talking about this a week or so back warning farmers and haulage firms to be carefull,apparently diesel (red) used to be a few gallons here and there but now its up too 100 plus gallons in one hit....the presenter was questioning how on hell could they physical carry that much.

Seems like some people will do as they please with no thought for others or the tragic out come.....id say it will only get worse with prices going the way they are,and certain types within our communities (Not suggesting pikey travelers honest) who would rather steal from others than actually part with there own money.

[FRE07962128]

Terrible!  Just bloody terrible!  

I was out with a police patrol on a Saturday night / Sunday morning shift and at one stage had to attend a farm where men had been seen "trying to steal" sheep, which the farmer reckoned was not unusual because of the values involved.  However, diesel can now be worth more, but it cannot be considered worth more than a life!

So that's where you were, what are you up to???

Traveling how fast last weekend, was that in an official capacity??

Up to 100 mph in 30 / 40 mph zones, but regrettably   as a civilian who was being driven (not driving!)  around by a police patrol that I was learning procedures with!   It was really interesting and enjoyable!  

No, you mean fuuuuunnnnnn Though there will have been a serious side to it.

Yes, there was!   It was always in response to a 999 call that featured  a member of the public in a possibly life threatening situation.

[Vamps]

Unfortunately for the wrong reasons,  A farmers wife has died and her son seriously injured after they intervened when they caught thieves stealing diesel from the farm tank.
I don’t know them personally though all those interviewed, by the news crews, are well known to me.
Such a tragic turn of events for a few gallons of Diesel, my thoughts go with the family.
The farmer and his son chased a silver Mitsubishi pick up over the fields, the son got run over when he tried to stop the thieves, I hope they get him/them, the pick up will be damaged and the potential thieves must be localish.
I pass the farm twice a day at least, we live is a small community and these things just do not happen around here.
seemingly fuel stealing is on the increase.......................

My local radio (Cambridge shire) was only talking about this a week or so back warning farmers and haulage firms to be carefull,apparently diesel (red) used to be a few gallons here and there but now its up too 100 plus gallons in one hit....the presenter was questioning how on hell could they physical carry that much.

Seems like some people will do as they please with no thought for others or the tragic out come.....id say it will only get worse with prices going the way they are,and certain types within our communities (Not suggesting pikey travelers honest) who would rather steal from others than actually part with there own money.

That's what we think.................................

[FRE07962128]

Terrible!  Just bloody terrible!  

I was out with a police patrol on a Saturday night / Sunday morning shift and at one stage had to attend a farm where men had been seen "trying to steal" sheep, which the farmer reckoned was not unusual because of the values involved.  However, diesel can now be worth more, but it cannot be considered worth more than a life!

So that's where you were, what are you up to???

Traveling how fast last weekend, was that in an official capacity??

Up to 100 mph in 30 / 40 mph zones, but regrettably   as a civilian who was being driven (not driving!)  around by a police patrol that I was learning procedures with!   It was really interesting and enjoyable!  

Cough   erm 130 on the motorway    

2.0 is more economical around town, but 2.5/3.0 on a run will do about 33 ish which is all the 2.0 will give back too.

I agree Dazzler I have just completed a round 250 mile trip to Thatcham (Berkshire) and back to Ashford (Kent) using the M20, M26, M25, M4 and A4.  Often travelling at 90-100, and on one long (emptyish) stretch of M20 at 130 mph. I averaged 65 mph for the total journey, and my 2.5 V6 was 'well used' but still returned 32mpg overall.  

I certainly would always go for either a 2.5/6 or 3.0/2 out of choice.  It is affordable  (my 1.6GL Toyota Estate was averaging 25 mpg when on a similar (maximum 120 mph) run.

 

[stuart30]

Unfortunately for the wrong reasons,  A farmers wife has died and her son seriously injured after they intervened when they caught thieves stealing diesel from the farm tank.
I don’t know them personally though all those interviewed, by the news crews, are well known to me.
Such a tragic turn of events for a few gallons of Diesel, my thoughts go with the family.
The farmer and his son chased a silver Mitsubishi pick up over the fields, the son got run over when he tried to stop the thieves, I hope they get him/them, the pick up will be damaged and the potential thieves must be localish.
I pass the farm twice a day at least, we live is a small community and these things just do not happen around here.
seemingly fuel stealing is on the increase.......................

My local radio (Cambridge shire) was only talking about this a week or so back warning farmers and haulage firms to be carefull,apparently diesel (red) used to be a few gallons here and there but now its up too 100 plus gallons in one hit....the presenter was questioning how on hell could they physical carry that much.

Seems like some people will do as they please with no thought for others or the tragic out come.....id say it will only get worse with prices going the way they are,and certain types within our communities (Not suggesting pikey travelers honest) who would rather steal from others than actually part with there own money.

That's what we think.................................

Im sure the Traveling community wouldn't do such a terrible thing as steal someones property and then high tail it with no regard for the injured person.......

Id like too see farmers allowed too shoot these people on sight.....lets face it your hardly likely too wander onto a farm at silly o"clock in the morning in a pick up.

[Vamps]

Unfortunately for the wrong reasons,  A farmers wife has died and her son seriously injured after they intervened when they caught thieves stealing diesel from the farm tank.
I don’t know them personally though all those interviewed, by the news crews, are well known to me.
Such a tragic turn of events for a few gallons of Diesel, my thoughts go with the family.
The farmer and his son chased a silver Mitsubishi pick up over the fields, the son got run over when he tried to stop the thieves, I hope they get him/them, the pick up will be damaged and the potential thieves must be localish.
I pass the farm twice a day at least, we live is a small community and these things just do not happen around here.
seemingly fuel stealing is on the increase.......................

My local radio (Cambridge shire) was only talking about this a week or so back warning farmers and haulage firms to be carefull,apparently diesel (red) used to be a few gallons here and there but now its up too 100 plus gallons in one hit....the presenter was questioning how on hell could they physical carry that much.

Seems like some people will do as they please with no thought for others or the tragic out come.....id say it will only get worse with prices going the way they are,and certain types within our communities (Not suggesting pikey travelers honest) who would rather steal from others than actually part with there own money.

That's what we think.................................

Im sure the Traveling community wouldn't do such a terrible thing as steal someones property and then high tail it with no regard for the injured person.......

Id like too see farmers allowed too shoot these people on sight.....lets face it your hardly likely too wander onto a farm at silly o"clock in the morning in a pick up.

At any time......the rest, God help them, if 'we, the village' find them and the the Police do not get there first, and it takes an age for  any emergency service to get here.

[FRE07962128]

Terrible!  Just bloody terrible!  

I was out with a police patrol on a Saturday night / Sunday morning shift and at one stage had to attend a farm where men had been seen "trying to steal" sheep, which the farmer reckoned was not unusual because of the values involved.  However, diesel can now be worth more, but it cannot be considered worth more than a life!

So that's where you were, what are you up to???

Traveling how fast last weekend, was that in an official capacity??

Up to 100 mph in 30 / 40 mph zones, but regrettably   as a civilian who was being driven (not driving!)  around by a police patrol that I was learning procedures with!   It was really interesting and enjoyable!  

Cough   erm 130 on the motorway    

2.0 is more economical around town, but 2.5/3.0 on a run will do about 33 ish which is all the 2.0 will give back too.

I agree Dazzler I have just completed a round 250 mile trip to Thatcham (Berkshire) and back to Ashford (Kent) using the M20, M26, M25, M4 and A4.  Often travelling at 90-100, and on one long (emptyish) stretch of M20 at 130 mph. I averaged 65 mph for the total journey, and my 2.5 V6 was 'well used' but still returned 32mpg overall.  

I certainly would always go for either a 2.5/6 or 3.0/2 out of choice.  It is affordable  (my 1.6GL Toyota Estate was averaging 25 mpg when on a similar (maximum 120 mph) run.

Ssssshhhhhhoosh! But, ah yes, I was practicing for going out with the police!

No on a very serious note I should add that although I love driving fast, but only when it is safe to do so, and only on virtually empty motorways, I have slowed down a lot compared to my younger driving years.  Indeed, with my voluntary work around the Police I have recognised the absolute need for safety when driving at a fair pace, and I am often now more in the habit of always sticking to speed limits.  I always did in residential areas, believing there should be far more 20 mph limits around schools in particular, but now even on motorways I mostly stick to the 80 - 90 zone.  It is only when the opportunity of a clear motorway transpires that I go a bit faster still.  No one but a highly trained Police driver should attempt the speeds they have to do in built up areas answering 999 calls, which I have witnessed them doing but always with public (& their!) safety in mind.   Frankly it has even made me think seriously about speeding even along motorways.  On Sunday morning I actually drove all the way back at 70 mph on the motorway!!  Maybe I will soon be a Lizzie Slow!!
 

[omegaman2]

ive been hearing about this on the radio news
its bloody awfull
i fear more fuel heists are looming though due to the rip off prices
scary times for some

[Martin_1962]

shocking news - I hope they catch teh bastard

[Growler]

Saw this on the news last night, it's shocking, I really feel for the family involved.

It seems trucks are having Diesel stolen as well when parked up in lay-bys and the scroats just punch a hole in the tank as it's quicker.

Things are really getting out of control now.

[Kevin Wood]

My local radio (Cambridge shire) was only talking about this a week or so back warning farmers and haulage firms to be carefull,apparently diesel (red) used to be a few gallons here and there but now its up too 100 plus gallons in one hit....the presenter was questioning how on hell could they physical carry that much.

Seems like some people will do as they please with no thought for others or the tragic out come.....id say it will only get worse with prices going the way they are,and certain types within our communities (Not suggesting pikey travelers honest) who would rather steal from others than actually part with there own money.

This is the root of the problem. People in society these days are out to help themselves with no thought for others and no sense of community.

 

Kevin

[Olympia5776]

Sadly even we have the same problem over here. Being a remote rural enviorment LPG gas and oil are the only real choices of heating fuel.
I run a property maintenance and keyholding service for owners of houses that are not permanently lived in and have had three properties where the 47Kg gas bottles have been stolen .These are costing about £70 each ( 180 euro a pair )to replace and some homes have four so it's quite costly.
Re oil,there is no economical method of securing the plastic oil tanks used extensivly over here ,the thieves just uncouple the oulet pipe and take what they want ,if they have no spanners they just pierce a hole in the casing and allow the remainder to spill on to the ground.
I heard on BBC  this morning that the leader of OPEC announced that oil prices will never come down so it looks like this will only get worse.  
Don

[Martin_1962]

I think householders will have to take drastic action - ie vigilante squads ect.

There is defiantely an undercurrent of discontent