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Fuel theft couple caught after locals help track them down
Prysor Service Station owner Judith Troughton relied on local residents and a Facebook appeal to catch a couple who stole £130 worth of fuel, who later admitted guilt and paid up. Amid a 62% UK-wide surge in fuel thefts linked to rising prices driven by conflicts in Ukraine and Iran, other small garage owners like Gemma Newell of Rhydymwyn Service Station face similar losses and financial strain, with police and authorities implementing proactive measures to address the issue.
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Fuel theft couple caught after locals help track them down
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