Police are hunting for an individual believed to be responsible for a series of fuel thefts around Oswestry, Shropshire, and have released an image of the suspected perpetrator.
Officers say they are investigating “a large number of offences” involving an individual filling a Hyundai Bayon up with fuel before making off without payment.
West Mercia police have shared a still image taken from CCTV of the alleged perpetrator, together with a partial number plate of their vehicle.
The constabulary told the Shropshire Star: “Oswestry officers are investigating a number of offences where fuel has been stolen from petrol stations in the town.”
The force added: “The vehicle with registration ending in ‘MSU’ is involved and we would like to speak to the person shown as they may be able to assist us with our enquiries.
“If you are this person, know this person, know where this vehicle may be or have any other information that might help please get in touch.”
The officer assigned to the matter is PC Naylor, who can be contacted via harry.naylor@westmercia.police.uk.
