The RCMP is investigating after roughly 5,000 litres of gas was stolen from a tank at an Edmonton-area fuel station earlier this month.
Strathcona County RCMP informed International Information Monday that the theft occurred on Could 1 at Tempo Gasoline on Wye Highway in Uncas, Alta.
Police stated the fuel station knowledgeable officers round 10:45 a.m. that day that 5,000 litres of “diesel and premium gas” had been stolen someday between midnight and 4:30 a.m.
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The preliminary report said the gas sensors weren’t working correctly, however later, the station realized somebody had “ripped the vents and hose and stolen gas,” investigators informed International Information in an electronic mail.
“RCMP responded and upon additional investigation famous a serious gas spill alongside the close by treeline,” police stated.
Damian Knudson, an worker on the station, informed International Information Monday the “environmental injury” has him fuming.
“Not solely is it costly cleanup, that’s irritating its personal proper, however there’s water proper right here, he stated.
“It’s an environmental catastrophe.”
The investigation is ongoing.
Anybody with data is requested to contact police.
— with recordsdata from Jasmine King
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