# 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]

## What this stands on

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, News)
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 Rico, News)
3. An AAA representative stated unknown individuals broke security padlocks to access the reserve fuel tanks. (Prensa Abierta, News)
4. Police press officer Dariel Correa Huertas stated the incidents are logged under case numbers 2026-242-002044 and 2026-242-002045. (Prensa Abierta, News)
5. A total of 450 gallons of diesel was stolen: 300 gallons from one station, 150 gallons from the second station (Metro Puerto Rico, News)
6. Agent Samuel Pérez Pérez completed the initial investigation, with the case referred to Utuado CIC for further work. (Prensa Abierta, News)
7. Police received official reports of the thefts on the morning of Wednesday 4 November (Metro Puerto Rico, News)

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