Compton deputies were on patrol when they saw a blue van parked over an underground fuel storage tank at a gas station located at 4351 E. Rosecrans Avenue, Compton on January 7, 2014.
The Compton Sheriff's Station Special Assignment Team deputies saw a hand protrude out from the center floorboard of the van, pull-out a hose from the underground tank and close the metal cover lid. The van then drove out of the gas station.
Believing the occupants in the van had just committed a gasoline theft, the deputies conducted a traffic stop.
During the traffic stop, deputies discovered five 55-gallon tanks inside the van, as well as a pump and a water hose. All five tanks were filled with diesel fuel, totalling approximately 275 gallons. The three males were arrested for grand theft of diesel fuel. They had a gang nexus and were booked at the Century Regional Detention Facility with bail set at $20,000.00
Transporting fuel in this manner and quantity is extremely dangerous and could have ignited and caused an explosion if near a lit cigarette or if involved in a traffic collision. Compton Firefighters assisted in rendering the fuel safe.
If ever you see fuel being transported in this manner, if it is safe for you do so, obtain the license number and suspects description and call 9-1-1.
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