Police: Lock fuel caps

About 190 gallons of diesel fuel was stolen over the weekend from two tractor-trailers in Vermont.

The Associated Press

5/28/2008

ST. JOHNSBURY, Vt. — The Vermont State Police is urging truckers to lock their fuel caps to prevent thefts of diesel fuel.

The call comes after 190 gallons of diesel fuel was stolen over the weekend from two tractor trailer trucks parked at L&T Auto on U.S. Route 2 in St. Johnsbury.

The cost of diesel fuel is approaching $5 a gallon.