Car owners across the Denver suburbs say they are waking up to a nasty surprise: perfectly round holes in their gas tanks, fuel gauges on empty, and gasoline pooling beneath their parked cars. Thieves, investigators say, are using power drills to puncture tanks in and around Arapahoe County, leaving residents with hefty repair bills on top of the stolen fuel. Multiple reports are under investigation, and neighbors say they are on edge.
Thieves Drilling Tanks, Police Say
According to CBS News Colorado, several Arapahoe County victims told reporters they were “not surprised but annoyed and angry” after finding cleanly drilled holes in their gas tanks. In a video from the scene, frustrated drivers walk reporters through the damage while officers document the mess. Police have urged residents to keep an eye out for suspicious late-night activity around parked vehicles and to call it in rather than confront anyone themselves.
A Growing Trend Nationwide
Mechanics and insurance companies say these “drill-and-drain” gas…..