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Oil tank theftOil tanks are targeted by thieves as they contain valuable oil and are normally outside. Prevent theft Although oil tank theft is increasing, there are steps you can take to keep your oil tank safe: Hide the location of the tankFit your oil tank with a padlock or lockable filler capSecure the oil tank within a cageInstall lockable gatesFit an electronic gauge, which can activate an alarm when the oil level dropsFit security lights near to the oil tank locationFit CCTV camerasReport it if the crime is happening now call 999 - if you are unsure, we’d rather hear about it and decide if a theft is occurringif it is safe to do so, take photos of suspects or the number plate of their car (do not approach suspects, as they have been known to use violence)if the crime has already happened then you can report it to Lincolnshire Police online or at your local police stationInformation provided based on Lincolnshire Police support, to find more crime prevention information please visit; Crime prevention advice | Lincolnshire Police (lincs.police.uk) | 
