Gas Pump News

Man Chases After Car When It Rolls Away At Gas Pump. A man almost had a different kind of pain at the pump. The man forgot to put on the parking brake and his BMW took off on its own. Fortunately, a camera crew at the scene pointed out the runaway car. The man was able to save his car just before an eighteen-wheeler almost took it out. ...via
NJ Gas Attendant Tries To Rip Off Customers.
As gas prices continue to rise, police in one New Jersey community say someone was trying to cash in. Police have arrested a man they say was short-changing customers trying to fill up their cars in Paramus. Gregory Kouletsis calls it “insult to injury.” This is how he feels about the thefts Paramus detectives say routinely took place at the Popular A&Y discount gas station on Forest Avenue. The borough’s anti-crime unit busted Mihail Ocano yesterday following a series of undercover setups using elderly drivers and a detective hiding in the back seat. “The senior citizen asked for $15.00 worth of regular gas. He went over and blocked the pump with his body as he put in $12.07 took the $15.00, and she drove out, “ says Lt. Kevin Smith.
“It’s the cheapest around. It’s the only place around that sells high test for $2.64 (per gallon),” says Alejandro Hernandez, gas customer. The station does brisk business. Cash business. And even though we found the price window somewhat difficult to read from even a few feet away, we saw few drivers checking up on the ticker. "It’s so disturbing because these are seniors, and they’re on a limited income to begin with. Gas prices are high,” says Chief Fred Corrubia, Paramus P.D. Investigators say they are sure this was an isolated incident and they are not sure if Ocano was here in this country legally. Officials are now checking his immigration status. ...via