Fuel stolen from petrol stations in Hemel Hempstead and Kings Langley

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Officers investigating a series of fuel thefts in Hemel Hempstead and Kings Langley have released a CCTV image of a man they are looking to identify.

Four offences have taken place over the past three months, where different cars, a silver Honda and a silver/blue Vauxhall – displaying the same false number plates – have been filled up with petrol which was then not paid for.

The incidents happened on:

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Police have released a CCTV image of a man they would like to talk to

Saturday, April 25, at Texaco Primrose Hill, Kings Langley - reference 41/32971/20.

Tuesday, April 14, at Co-op Service Station, Redbourne Road, Hemel Hempstead - reference 41/30198/20.

Saturday, April 18, at Classic Service Station, Old Watford Road, Bricket Wood - reference 41/31293/20.

Sunday, June 7, at Elstree Hill Service Station, Elstree Hill South, Elstree - reference 41/44250/20.

PC Darren Arbuthnott, who is investigating, said: “Do you recognise the man pictured in the image. We’d like to identify him as we believe he may be able to help us with our enquiries into these incidents.

“If you do recognise him I’d like to hear from you, I can be contacted directly via email at [email protected].”

You can also report information online at herts.police.uk/report, or call Hertfordshire Police on 101, quoting reference numbers 41/32971/20, 41/44250/20, 41/31293/20 or 41/30198/20.

Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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