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Puerto Rico police investigate diesel theft from AAA facilities in Lares

Unknown suspects stole 450 gallons of diesel from two AAA sites in Lares, Puerto Rico.

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Puerto Rico Police are investigating diesel theft valued at $2,522.50 from two AAA pumping stations in Lares, reported Wednesday morning. [1][2] An AAA representative stated unknown individuals broke security padlocks to access the reserve fuel tanks. [3] Police press officer Dariel Correa Huertas stated the incidents are logged under case numbers 2026-242-002044 and 2026-242-002045. [4] A total of 450 gallons of diesel was stolen: 300 gallons from one station, 150 gallons from the second station [5] Agent Samuel Pérez Pérez completed the initial investigation, with the case referred to Utuado CIC for further work. [6] Police received official reports of the thefts on the morning of Wednesday 4 November [7]
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  1. Puerto Rico Police are investigating diesel theft valued at $2,522.50 from two AAA pumping stations in Lares, reported Wednesday morning. · Prensa Abierta
  2. Two pumping stations operated by the Autoridad de Acueductos y Alcantarillados (AAA) in Lares were broken into and diesel fuel was stolen · Metro Puerto RicoPuerto Rico
  3. An AAA representative stated unknown individuals broke security padlocks to access the reserve fuel tanks. · Prensa Abierta
  4. Police press officer Dariel Correa Huertas stated the incidents are logged under case numbers 2026-242-002044 and 2026-242-002045. · Prensa Abierta
  5. A total of 450 gallons of diesel was stolen: 300 gallons from one station, 150 gallons from the second station · Metro Puerto RicoPuerto Rico
  6. Agent Samuel Pérez Pérez completed the initial investigation, with the case referred to Utuado CIC for further work. · Prensa Abierta
  7. Police received official reports of the thefts on the morning of Wednesday 4 November · Metro Puerto RicoPuerto Rico
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