It sounds unbelievable until it happens to you, but gas thieves are beginning to strike by larger numbers and using more brazen tactics. This does not come as a complete surprise since the price of gasoline has continued its steady rise to nearly $4.00 as a national average.

Even though the increase in thefts is not surprising it is certainly disturbing. The most traditional method of stealing gas is those motorists who fill up and drive off. To combat this many stations require that drivers prepay before they pump but the last few months has seen a resurgence of this tactic.