Man arrested for alleged fuel theft

GEORGE NEWS - A man (34) is scheduled to appear in the George Magistrate’s Court today after he was arrested on charges of theft and possession of suspected stolen property early on Saturday morning, 2 May.

The suspect was arrested by members of Greystorm Tactical and local police after he allegedly attempted to steal diesel from a BP fuel station in York Street.

According to the general manager of Greystorm Tactical, Francois van der Merwe, the suspect drove off in an Isuzu bakkie after filling the vehicle and five 20-litre containers with diesel, without paying.

It is believed that the card he gave to the fuel attendant was a stolen card that had been cancelled.

"Our unit gave chase after the Isuzu and successfully made the arrest in Hope Street with the assistance of police who were in the area," said Van der Merwe.

Will Lee Fredericks (left) and Daniel Jackson are two of the Greystorm Tactical members who were responsible for the arrest.