North Texas gas theft is on the rise per local law enforcement with the rising price of fuel outpacing salary increases.
North Texas Gas Theft Seen In Oak Cliff
Dallas police found hundreds of gallons in stolen gas during a raid on a property in Oak Cliff. In that case, the fuel was being pumped into a working gas pump on property.
In Texas, gas thieves are hitting both individuals and gas stations. In Houston, thieves stole over one thousand gallons over the course of four days.
Dallas police were recently honored for lowering violent crime numbers.