Man Arrested in Pembroke Pines Accused of Gasoline Theft Ring
A man was arrested in Pembroke Pines, Florida, accused of stealing hundreds of gallons of gasoline from 7-Eleven pumps. The suspect allegedly used a modified pickup truck equipped with an auxiliary fuel tank and a device to bypass payment systems.
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, November 11, 2026 — A man has been arrested in Pembroke Pines, Florida, in connection with the alleged theft of hundreds of gallons of gasoline. Authorities accuse the suspect of using a modified pickup truck to siphon fuel from 7-Eleven pumps, bypassing payment systems.
The alleged scheme involved a pickup truck that had been reportedly equipped with an auxiliary fuel tank. Investigators also state that a device was used to circumvent the payment terminals at the 7-Eleven gas stations, allowing the suspect to steal gasoline without paying.
The exact amount of gasoline stolen was not specified beyond “hundreds of gallons.” Details regarding the specific make and model of the modified pickup truck, as well as the precise nature of the payment bypass device, were not immediately available.
The name of the arrested man was not provided in the available information. Similarly, the date of the arrest and further details about the investigation, including potential charges or court proceedings, have not been disclosed.
Story summarized from the original created by Amanda Batchelor on www.local10.com, see more information here.
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