Suburban police warn of low-tech scam thieves are using to steal gas

Source NBC Local
Original Load Date June 1, 2026, 5:01 p.m.
Last Updated June 1, 2026, 5:01 p.m.
Original URL https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/suburban-police-warn-of-low-tech-scam-thieves-are-using-to-steal-gas/3942959/

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Residents of a suburban community are being urged to be on the lookout for a low-tech scam thieves are using to steal gasoline. According to police, there have been reports in suburban Northlake of thieves using a small screw to prevent gas pumps from resetting and then are stealing gasoline while ...