A man was arrested after allegedly being caught with a ute and trailer loaded with fuel. Photo: File.
Police have charged a man following the alleged theft of 1400 litres of fuel.
Just before 5:00 am on Thursday (14 July), officers attached to Murray River Police District were called to Rice Mill Road, Deniliquin, following reports of suspicious activity in the area.
Upon arrival, police approached a parked utility, which was towing a trailer, and spoke with the driver – a 26-year-old man.
A subsequent search of the vehicle was conducted, where police located and seized two 44-gallon drums and a 1000-litre tank of diesel fuel, a balaclava, a fuel pump, crowbars and number plates.
The man was arrested and taken to Deniliquin Police Station where he was charged with drive motor vehicle during disqualification period, receive property stolen outside NSW, goods in personal custody suspected being stolen, possess means of disguising face with intent to commit indictable offence, possess housebreaking implements, attempt to drive while under influence of drugs and possess or use a prohibited weapon without permit.
He was also charged with an outstanding warrant for unrelated domestic offences.
The man was refused bail to appear before Deniliquin Local Court on Friday 15 July 2022.
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