In a shocking incident, a Florida man has been apprehended in Virginia for the theft of more than $20,000 worth of gasoline.
The man, identified as Pablo Navarro, managed to carry out this act by tampering with a small part of the fuel dispenser.
His clever manipulation allowed the gas to flow freely without him having to pay for it.
According to the authorities, Navarro, a resident of Miami, illegally tampered with the mechanism inside the pump, specifically altering the pulsar responsible for measuring the quantity and cost of fuel.
By manipulating this crucial component, he successfully bypassed the payment system, allowing him to acquire a substantial amount of gasoline without any financial transaction.
The crime took place in Prince George's County, where Navarro executed his plan with precision.
Virginia police quickly arrested him on November 14th. Navarro now faces many charges for his illegal activities.
He is charged with three counts of stealing, seven counts of tampering with a fuel pump, seven counts of vandalism, and four counts of petty theft.
With the assistance of 7-Eleven loss prevention investigators, authorities were able to link his arrest to six similar thefts from the convenience store chain.
This discovery suggests that Navarro's criminal activities extended beyond a single incident, making him a key suspect in a series of fuel thefts.
The estimated cumulative loss of fuel resulting from these incidents exceeds $20,000.
The authorities have pressed charges against four men for the theft of an 18-carat solid gold toilet valued at $6 million.
The toilet, designed by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan, was stolen from Blenheim Palace in southern England.
This valuable artwork was part of an exhibition and disappeared on September 14, 2019, shortly after its unveiling.
James Sheen, who is 39 years old, faces several charges including burglary and moving stolen property.
Michael Jones, who is 38 years old, is charged with burglary. Fred Doe, 35 years old, and Bora Guccuk, 39 years old, are each charged with one count of moving stolen property.
The stolen toilet, called 'America' by its maker, was first shown at the Guggenheim Museum in New York in 2016.
It attracted 100,000 visitors. Later, it was moved to Blenheim Palace for Cattelan's first solo show in the UK in over 20 years.
The artist was surprised by the theft and wondered who would steal a toilet.
