Petrol station photo supplied
Two cases of theft have been reported in Pretoria Central SAPS, this has led the station to caution all petrol stations within the policing precinct or any other area.
It has been reported that a white Suzuki with registration KR 66TD GP or possibly read RK 60 TD GP, poured petrol on two occasions and fled the scene without paying.
The registration has been circulated and it was discovered on of the given registration belongs to a VW.
The two complainants have given a similar report of a male driver who pulled through the EPG corner at Eskia Mphahlele Street and Madiba Street on Monday the 20th July 2026 around 18:47; also at Shells Nana Sita Street the same modus operandi took place on Friday morning, the 17 Th July 2026.
“According to the report, the card would decline a couple of times and as the attendant goes to fetch another speed point the driver takes off” As a result, petrol worth R600 and R500 has been stolen.
The Detective’s office is pleading with the attendants to be more cautious and vigilant, and to come up with more security measures.
Safety Tips to prevent similar incidents:
The attendant can call security to come and guard the customer until the matter has been resolved, and refusal to play they must report to the police immediately.
The station will call a Security engagement with the security personnel and a representative to help discuss more safety measures.
The information can be sent anonymously to the station on 079 880 0880 or 012 353 5017/5001; the investigating officer on 012 353 5044, alternatively dial our crime hotline on 086000 10111, utilize any network provider by dialing 112, and following the prompts, or use MySAPapp pending further investigation.
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