October 19, 2011 10.47 am This story is over 148 months old

Three arrested after diesel stolen from cars

Stolen fuel: Police are question three men in connection with theft of fuel from three vehicles in the city.

Lincolnshire Police have arrested three men after diesel was was stolen from three vehicles in Lincoln.

A report came in to the police early this morning, saying offenders were siphoning diesel from vehicles at Pioneer Way Trading Estate, off Doddington Road.

Officers searched the area and arrested a 23-year-old local man, a 19-year-old local man and a 30-year-old man from Northumberland, in connection with the crime.

The trio are currently helping with enquires at Lincoln Police Station.

Anyone with information should call Lincolnshire Police on 0300 111 0300 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Source: Lincolnshire Police