Police hunt petrol bandits

A CCTV image of an alleged petrol theft at Moolap on 25 June.

By Luke Voogt

Police hunting Geelong petrol bandits have released images from seven unsolved fuel thefts in a bid to track down the culprits.

On 21 April, about 3pm, a woman filled up a black Toyota coupe with stolen registration plates at a Lara service station on Mill Rd.

The woman, of Caucasian appearance with long dark hair and wearing dark pants, a dark long-sleeve top and dark shoes, allegedly left without paying.

On 25 June, about 11.20am, a man filled up a car at a Moolap service station on Portarlington Rd and allegedly left without paying.

The man was wearing dark pants, a white t-shirt and dark zip-up hoodie, and police described him as Caucasian and aged in his 20s.

On 20 July, about 7.35am, a man filled up an SUV at a Geelong service station on Sydney Pde before allegedly leaving without paying.

The car had been involved in a number of incidents, displaying the plates YKL 774 and CO 38 RC, police said.

They described the man as Caucasian in appearance, aged in his 30s and wearing dark pants, a dark long-sleeve polo top and sneakers.

On 23 July, about 7.55am, a man filled a silver Great Wall SUV, with NSW registration plates CO38RO at a North Geelong service station on Thompson Rd.

The man, of Caucasian appearance and wearing dark clothing, allegedly left without paying.

On 26 July, about 7.15pm, a man filled up a white Toyota Landcruiser with false registration plates at a Lara service station on Mill Rd.

The man, of Caucasian appearance, solidly-built and wearing a high-visibility jacket, light tracksuit pants, a dark ‘Everlast’ top and cap, allegedly left without paying.

On 28 July, about 4.45pm, a man filled up a dark green Ford sedan with stolen registration plates at a Waurn Ponds service station on South Valley Rd.

The man, who was wearing a yellow high-visibility fleece jacket, blue jeans, work boots, a black cap and sunglasses, allegedly left without paying.

Police described him as Caucasian in appearance and aged in his late 30’s with a skinny build.

On 22 August, about 4.50am, a man filled a white tip truck, with concealed registration plates and no commercial signage, at a Princess Highway service station in Geelong and allegedly left without paying.

The man, of European appearance and in his late 50s with grey hair, was wearing blue jeans, a white t-shirt, an orange high-visibility jacket and brown shoes.

Police urged anyone with information on any of these alleged thefts or the people pictured to phone Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit crimestoppersvic.com.au.