Police warning over heating oil theft

Police have issued an alert about heating oil theft.

Through the Neighbourhood Alert network they say: "The theft of heating oil is rising across the country, likely being driven by the increase in fuel prices.

"The most recent in our area has been in Llanfair Dyffryn Clwyd which was reported to us yesterday. 

"Heating oil theft is a difficult crime to tackle often owing to the design of the oil tanks. But also made difficult as the stolen fuel is not identifiable and there is clearly no shortage of people prepared to buy it from the thieves.

"You can find plenty of security advice online by searching 'heating oil theft' or by speaking to your supplier."