Pierce County Sheriff warns of gas tank thefts as high fuel prices fuel a new crime wave

The Pierce County Sheriff’s Department is warning drivers of attempted gas tank thefts after an incident was reported in Spanaway.

When a deputy was called to the 4500 block of 225th Street Court E. in Spanaway, “a hole could be seen punched in the gas tank, and plastic containers filled with fuel were left behind by the suspect,” according to Pierce County Deputy Carly Capetto.

With gas prices high, Capetto said these crimes are becoming more common — and costly…

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