Man arrested for stealing nine barrels of diesel from Kenilworth building site

By James Smith 19th Feb 2024

Local News by James Smith 19th Feb 2024

The stolen fuel has been returned to its owner (image via SWNS)

A 36-year-old man has been arrested for stealing various items from a building site in Kenilworth on Sunday (February 18).

Warwickshire Police arrested the man in Spinney Hill, Warwick, and seized a number of tools as well as nine barrels of diesel.

The fuel was returned to the owners and the force is now appealing for information.

"Officers responding to a report of a theft from a building site in Kenilworth arrested a man after stopping a car in Spinney Hill, Warwick a short time later," a police statement said.

"The officers seized a number of tools including bolt cutters and arrested the 36-year-old driver on suspicion of going equipped.

"Nine barrels of diesel were also recovered near the building site and returned to their owners.

"Enquiries are ongoing and anyone witnesses or anyone with information can go to https://www.warwickshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/ or call 101 quoting incident 28 of 18 February 2024.

"Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."

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