In a recent incident, a man from Yelarbon was accused of stealing fuel by siphoning it from a storage unit into a container on his vehicle, before fleeing the scene.

Thanks to the diligent efforts of local law enforcement and valuable assistance from the community, the suspect and his vehicle were located on a property along the Cunningham Highway this past Monday.

Darling Downs District Inspector Kelly Hanlen expressed disappointment over the theft, emphasizing the impact on local farmers.

“For our farmers, fuel is not a luxury. It’s vital for keeping their machinery operational, maintaining crops and livestock, and sustaining their livelihoods,” Hanlen stated.

“Acts like this show a blatant disregard for the hard work and the challenges faced by those who provide food for our communities,” she added.

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