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Thief sets vehicles on fire Sunday

The person was attempting to steal gasoline using an electric drill to get into the fuel tank , while under the van with a container to catch the gasoline. They found the burnt drill and container under the van signs that the person was most certainly burned, they also found that the gas tank wasn't locked. Maybe a follow up if the person's burns become fatal.

Submitted on 12/21/2021

Submitted by: Robert S Gomez
Reference: https://www.ukiahdailyjournal.com/2021/12/20/uvfa-thief-sets-vehicles-on-fire-sunday-while-drilling-

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Tracy said:
Neutral: Darwin Award
Thanks, it's definitely stupid enough


Candi said:
Definitely Keep: Honorable Mention
Using an electric drill from underneath to steal fuel when they have no idea how much fuel is in the tank pushes this from too common to plenty unusual and stupid enough for me! Thanks Robert!


Bruce said:
Definitely Keep: Honorable Mention
Definitely worthy of an HM in my opinion, and a full DA if we get word that he succumbed to his burns. Thanks, Robert!