Officers from the Criminal Division of the Bolesławiec District Police Headquarters caught a 32-year-old man in the act. As a result of operational activities, police surprised the suspect at the crime scene.
The arrested man took advantage of the fact that the truck driver had stopped for a longer break in an unlit location. Under cover of night, after breaking the fuel tank cap, he wanted to drain the fuel. When he saw the officers, the 32-year-old began to flee, but was arrested after a short pursuit. Police found fuel containers and hoses in the perpetrator’s car.
The suspect was charged with attempted burglary and theft. He will also be held responsible for violating a court-imposed driving ban. The man is prohibited from driving a car until 2020.
The perpetrator faces up to 10 years in prison.