DNA Used to Solve Gas Theft
The media often tells instances in which DNA is used to solve violent or sex crimes, but a recent article from the United Kingdom explains how traces of DNA caught a thief in a different sort of crime.
With the rising cost of fuel around the world, an increasing number of people are resorting to theft to meet their fuel needs. However, Carl Anthony Little was not only caught stealing gasoline, but was reported to have then sold the stolen gas for a profit. British authorities say he committed 6 gas thefts in 6 days, stealing over $4,000 (£2,000) worth of diesel fuel in all.
Little was caught when he woke the driver of a parked load-carrying truck while he was siphoning diesel from the truck’s tank. As Little tried to get away, he left behind the equipment he used to siphon the fuel, and authorities were able to match Little to DNA left on the equipment.
Little is now on a 3-month curfew, and must also pay about $120 in fines. Prosecutors are also seeking additional punishment for each of Little’s 5 other alleged gas-stealing escapades.
Regarding his client and the charges at hand, Little’s defense attorney said, “This was a temporary misguided period in his life. He thought he could make a few pounds by stealing other people’s diesel. Clearly that was not the case.”
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