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Police want to speak to this man after BMW driver steals hundreds of pounds of petrol
by Ashlie Blakey · Manchester Evening NewsPolice have released a picture of a man they want to speak to after hundreds of pounds worth of petrol was stolen from a garage near Heaton Park.
Officers said £500 worth of fuel was put into a BMW car at the Sainsbury's petrol station between August 12 and August 27. The petrol was not paid for with the suspect making off from the scene.
A different front and rear registration plate was being displayed on the grey-coloured BMW each time. Police also believe that the same suspect in these incidents could be linked to a spate of thefts of petrol 'at several locations across Greater Manchester'.
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In these incidents, the fuel was worth £1,300 - bringing the total stolen potentially by the same suspect to £1,800. In an appeal issued today (September 25), officers released two pictures of a man as well as a photo of the car.
Police believe the man captured in the photos 'can help with investigations'. A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: "Officers are looking to speak to this man as we believe he can help with investigations following the theft of £500 worth of fuel at Sainsburys Petrol Station at Heaton Park between Monday 12 August and Tuesday 27 August 2024.
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"It is reported that the vehicle is a grey coloured BMW displaying different front and rear plates. Officers believe this suspect could be linked to the theft of fuel at several locations throughout Greater Manchester amounting to a value over £1,300."
Anyone who recognises the man, or who has any further information, should contact the force by calling 101 quoting log number 1164 of 29/08/2024. Alternatively, details can be passed on anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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