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Florida Diesel Thieves Arrested in Pump Tampering Scheme

3/18/2026

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Five individuals were arrested in Florida for involvement in a diesel fuel theft scheme that used magnets to bypass pump payment systems.
The suspects, arrested across multiple counties, face felony charges including tampering with fuel pumps.
Captain Brad Brady noted that the scheme has caused losses for fuel stations, including Love's Travel Stop.
Florida's law, effective July 2023, imposes harsher penalties for using devices to steal fuel.

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Five individuals were arrested in Florida for involvement in a diesel fuel theft scheme that used magnets to bypass pump payment systems.
The suspects, arrested across multiple counties, face felony charges including tampering with fuel pumps.
Captain Brad Brady noted that the scheme has caused losses for fuel stations, including Love's Travel Stop.
Florida's law, effective July 2023, imposes harsher penalties for using devices to steal fuel.