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Baltimore gas station thefts net hundreds of gallons of fuel

The Baltimore Sun -- A theft this month of 311 gallons of gasoline from a station in Baltimore is one in a series of similar incidents, according to the station's owner, who says people have been disabling pumps and allowing friends and relatives to fill their tanks for free

Mehdi Rezakhan, who owns BP stations in Remington and East Baltimore, said each businesses has been hit once, and stations owned by friends have been taken several times, one for 1,800 gallons of gasoline.

On Saturday, city police could confirm only one theft at Rezakhan's BP station in Remington, which occurred either May 6 or May 7. Police reported no suspects and said they had no idea how the thieves stole such large amounts of gasoline.

But Rezakhan, 35, said he suspected someone with knowledge of pumps was using a hammer ...

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Submitted May 20, 2012 By: aservant

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vcsuksu21 Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:2,468 Points:704,430 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: May 20, 2012 7:35:04 PM Ignore vcsuksu21 Report Abuse interesting, I hope the owner gets this figured out
camel1 Champion Author Minnesota Posts:8,260 Points:2,264,665 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: May 20, 2012 7:30:24 PM Ignore camel1 Report Abuse interesting that this can be done without people seeing it
bonbon5 Champion Author Toledo Posts:1,975 Points:526,500 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: May 20, 2012 7:29:44 PM Ignore bonbon5 Report Abuse man, that's a shame...
straz Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:1,708 Points:540,385 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: May 20, 2012 7:27:50 PM Ignore straz Report Abuse Grand theft fuel.
Alfied Champion Author Riverside Posts:7,925 Points:1,753,335 Joined:Jun 2001	Message Posted: May 20, 2012 7:27:27 PM Ignore Alfied Report Abuse Where are the cameras?
no_monkey2002 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:8,405 Points:2,068,250 Joined:Mar 2006	Message Posted: May 20, 2012 7:27:00 PM Ignore no_monkey2002 Report Abuse just give them enough rope and they will hang themselves
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swrestler Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:6,125 Points:1,569,125 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: May 20, 2012 7:24:56 PM Ignore swrestler Report Abuse Time To Catch Them, Throw Them In Jail And Throw Away The Key..
EJH22 Veteran Author Detroit Posts:445 Points:439,485 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: May 20, 2012 7:24:27 PM Ignore EJH22 Report Abuse Ouch
geoutpb Champion Author Midland Odessa Posts:4,613 Points:1,064,360 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: May 20, 2012 7:24:19 PM Ignore geoutpb Report Abuse Hope they get caught and put in jail.
MikLamb Champion Author Texas Posts:7,970 Points:2,172,195 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: May 20, 2012 7:23:32 PM Ignore MikLamb Report Abuse Ouch! Bad news.
jessek Champion Author Detroit Posts:2,657 Points:1,280,490 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: May 20, 2012 7:23:01 PM Ignore jessek Report Abuse Times are tough but catch these thieves and throw the book at them.
luvmyburgi Champion Author Ohio Posts:5,815 Points:957,295 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: May 20, 2012 7:22:24 PM Ignore luvmyburgi Report Abuse They need to be caught and lock them up.
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Bonanza Champion Author Boston Posts:12,069 Points:2,548,080 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: May 20, 2012 7:19:26 PM Ignore Bonanza Report Abuse Sad when people stoop to this level
kzrooster Champion Author Kalamazoo Posts:2,370 Points:513,825 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: May 20, 2012 7:18:44 PM Ignore kzrooster Report Abuse Ouch.
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crashintuc34 Champion Author Tucson Posts:4,037 Points:808,965 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: May 20, 2012 7:13:13 PM Ignore crashintuc34 Report Abuse D'oh!!
seahawks Champion Author Washington Posts:3,217 Points:1,961,795 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: May 20, 2012 7:04:42 PM Ignore seahawks Report Abuse interesting!!!
AnnRKee Veteran Author Pennsylvania Posts:298 Points:20,495 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: May 20, 2012 7:03:17 PM Ignore AnnRKee Report Abuse jb107: That's absurd! NJ has the wrong answer! They are 50 years behind the time. The amount of gasoline stolen using the methods described in the article, is a tiny fraction of the cost of paying pump attendants! Self serve pumps would lower the price further. [Edited by: AnnRKee at 5/20/2012 8:04:40 PM EST]
ChuckGVT Champion Author Vermont Posts:6,688 Points:1,690,500 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: May 20, 2012 7:02:15 PM Ignore ChuckGVT Report Abuse A good spark would fix them.
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bubba99 Rookie Author North Carolina Posts:28 Points:40,540 Joined:May 2010	Message Posted: May 20, 2012 6:56:30 PM Ignore bubba99 Report Abuse Obama's friends at work. To all of you lazy people out there. Get off your chair and VOTE against OBOMA!!!!!!!!!!
jb107 Champion Author New Jersey Posts:9,539 Points:2,619,075 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: May 20, 2012 6:53:10 PM Ignore jb107 Report Abuse New Jersey has the right answer. No one can pump their own gas. We still are among the cheapest states.
mandoid Champion Author Colorado Springs Posts:7,302 Points:1,524,720 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: May 20, 2012 6:53:04 PM Ignore mandoid Report Abuse thieves have ingenuity
nigelb Champion Author Virginia Posts:8,444 Points:1,388,830 Joined:Feb 2008	Message Posted: May 20, 2012 6:50:01 PM Ignore nigelb Report Abuse Surveillance cameras and maybe hiring someone to patrol the pump area would help.
byoftDad Champion Author Columbus Posts:4,452 Points:1,233,375 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: May 20, 2012 6:48:49 PM Ignore byoftDad Report Abuse Having worked at a gas station I find this hard to believe. There either has to be an inside person helping or the employee on duty is sleeping on the job. I would be suspicious of any series of cars pulling up to the pump and sitting there for awhile then leaving then leaving. I would have called the police.
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AmbuDriver All-Star Author San Bernardino Posts:690 Points:460,030 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: May 20, 2012 6:40:33 PM Ignore AmbuDriver Report Abuse Goodness! Step by step instructions on how to do it! Moronic!
bl626 All-Star Author Toledo Posts:824 Points:242,355 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: May 20, 2012 6:36:44 PM Ignore bl626 Report Abuse bottom line a thief will steal if it's $1 a gallon or $4, not many Robbin Hoods who will only do it when it's high, or even better distribute it to the ones who are in real needs...
Ticoman54 Champion Author Miami Posts:7,031 Points:1,489,095 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: May 20, 2012 6:36:36 PM Ignore Ticoman54 Report Abuse Incredible...
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TBRR Champion Author Jacksonville Posts:3,662 Points:598,170 Joined:Dec 2007	Message Posted: May 20, 2012 6:35:57 PM Ignore TBRR Report Abuse needs to put in cameras that read the tags and a shut off switch inside the store. also turn the pumps off when the station is closed. simple solutions, will keep all concerned honest. also a sign that says "smile for the camera". you can't steal much if the pumps are not turned on. also sounds like an inside job with the hired help helping their friends.
dchiou Champion Author San Jose Posts:2,811 Points:790,490 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: May 20, 2012 6:32:06 PM Ignore dchiou Report Abuse that sucks
USAv8tor Veteran Author Long Island Posts:348 Points:138,665 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: May 20, 2012 6:31:47 PM Ignore USAv8tor Report Abuse That is literally a case of, "highway robbery". How could they not notice all those cars coming and fueling without anyone going inside to pay? Did they presume all of them were paying with credit cards?
itsjustme719 All-Star Author Hamilton Posts:611 Points:597,400 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: May 20, 2012 6:31:43 PM Ignore itsjustme719 Report Abuse What do they expect? Some people are absolutely desperate.
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jimbo1867 Champion Author Arizona Posts:5,362 Points:2,052,600 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: May 20, 2012 6:16:47 PM Ignore jimbo1867 Report Abuse these type people burn me
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LCSTEELERBOB Champion Author Gary Posts:2,961 Points:720,030 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: May 20, 2012 6:11:41 PM Ignore LCSTEELERBOB Report Abuse sounds like an inside job
GasPriceHelp4u Champion Author Dayton Posts:2,672 Points:565,875 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: May 20, 2012 6:10:59 PM Ignore GasPriceHelp4u Report Abuse I am not surprised people find ways this to get anything for FREE!!!
Mr.Dirt Champion Author Albany Posts:8,351 Points:2,509,475 Joined:Mar 2004	Message Posted: May 20, 2012 6:05:33 PM Ignore Mr.Dirt Report Abuse something i never saw like that not right but the price of gas is not right
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doncNJ Champion Author New Jersey Posts:7,506 Points:1,502,170 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: May 20, 2012 6:01:28 PM Ignore doncNJ Report Abuse And, who winds up paying for this --hint: we do.
mastermariner Champion Author Texas Posts:4,236 Points:492,035 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: May 20, 2012 5:59:06 PM Ignore mastermariner Report Abuse A thief is a thief, cut their hands off.
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RRBC Champion Author Victoria Posts:2,695 Points:527,015 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: May 20, 2012 5:54:05 PM Ignore RRBC Report Abuse 311 gallons in 1 month is a lot. Suppose someone will invent a device soon.
bowler360 Champion Author Illinois Posts:1,960 Points:496,850 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: May 20, 2012 5:51:40 PM Ignore bowler360 Report Abuse Go get ya a tanker, then,........