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More than $1,700 stolen from Wawa gas pump using special device: police
A New Jersey man was arrested on felony charges after police say he committed a fuel heist totaling more than $1,700.
NEW CASTLE, Del. - A New Jersey man was arrested on felony charges after police say he committed a fuel heist totaling more than $1,700.
Delaware State troopers say Kelvin Giron-Brand, 34, installed a special device on a fuel pump at a Wawa in New Castle this week.
The device allows the pump to dispense a large amount of fuel for almost no money.
Giron-Brand paid less than $20 for the $1,700 worth of gas containers found in his van, according to authorities.
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Police say similar thefts have become a trend at local Wawa gas stations.
The device was recovered, and Giron-Brand was charged with felony shoplifting and related offenses.
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Editor's Note: A previous version of this article incorrectly stated the amount of money alleged to have been taken as $17,000. This article has been updated to reflect the amount reported by police - $1,700.