Swamp escape plan by fuel-siphoning suspects foiled by police dog

Swamp escape plan by fuel-siphoning suspects foiled by police dog

A late-night attempt to hide in a swamp failed to throw police off the scent after an alleged fuel theft in Tauranga overnight. Police said they were...

Two in custody following fuel siphoning incident in Tauranga

Two Tauranga men are due to appear in Court following a report of a fuel theft from a construction site. At around 11.35pm on Wednesday, Police were notified of two people at a construction site on Takitimu Drive. Western Bay of Plenty Area Commander Inspector Clifford Paxton, says the pair were allegedly seen by a camera operator unlawfully in the area and acting suspiciously around vehicles. He says, upon arrival the alleged offenders fled the…