Crime & Safety

West Bloomfield Gas Station Reports Pump Tampering

Police say similar incidents have been reported in Farmington Hills.

A West Bloomfield Township gas station owner contacted police Dec. 19, to report someone had tampered with gas pumps in order to get some free gas. 

According to West Bloomfield Township Police Lieutenant Curt Lawson, the pumps were damaged at night, and the free gas was pumped during the day. Damage to the pumps amounted to about $150. 

Lawson said Farmington Hills Police are investigating similar incidents. 


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