The Brief
- A Long Beach man says thieves drilled into his pickup truck’s gas tank, stealing fuel and causing about $2,000 in damage.
- The theft, believed to have happened overnight near Drake Park, is part of what neighbors describe as a pattern of similar crimes in the area.
- The incident comes as gas prices rise in Los Angeles, prompting warnings from AAA about fuel theft risks and costly repairs.
LONG BEACH, Calif. – A Long Beach man says thieves used a drill to puncture his pickup truck’s gas tank, draining his fuel and leaving him with thousands of dollars in damage.
Jose Figueroa told FOX 11 he filled up his truck Sunday, only to find the tank empty the next morning. When he went to refuel at a gas station, he quickly realized something was wrong.
“I hear what sounds like a faucet running. I look down and there was gasoline all over,” Figueroa said.…