Suspected fuel thieves arrested by snacking police
Derbyshire PoliceA 14-year-old boy and man have been arrested on suspicion of planning to steal fuel in a lay-by where police had parked up to enjoy a snack.
Derbyshire Police tweeted one of their patrols was parked off the A50 in Aston-on-Trent at 21:45 GMT on Monday.
They said a car pulled in and the occupants started to inspect the fuel tanks of nearby lorries.
A search of the vehicle found large containers and a length of pipe suspected to be for siphoning fuel.
The force tweeted: "Night shift parked up in a lay-by indulging in a bag of Fridge Raiders.
"This motor pulls in and occupants start checking the fuel tanks of lorries in lay-by.
"Searched to find all the kit to steal fuel in the boot. 2 males arrested."
The suspects are the boy and a 56-year-old man, both from the Derby area.
The man was arrested on suspicion of vehicle interference and going equipped to steal and remains in police custody.
The teenage boy was detained on suspicion of going equipped to steal and has been released under investigation while inquiries continue.
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