Current:Home > ScamsThieves steal $2,000 in used cooking oil from Chick-fil-A over the past few months -CapitalWay
Thieves steal $2,000 in used cooking oil from Chick-fil-A over the past few months
View
Date:2025-04-15 04:25:11
Thieves have spent the past few months targeting a Georgia Chick-fil-A, getting away with hundreds of gallons of cooking oil, according to a police report the restaurant made.
So far, the suspects have gotten away with 700 to 800 gallons of oil, which is worth about $2,000.
The most recent cooking oil heist happened at about 3:00 a.m. on Oct. 5 in Athens, Georgia, about 80 miles northeast of Atlanta, the Athens-Clarke County Police Department said in the report.
'It was like I hit the lottery':Man charged with grand larceny after taking bag containing $5k
A Chick-fil-A manager called the police and said a U-Haul box truck pulled up to the fast food restaurant’s dumpster where used fry oil is stored prior to recycling. Two men got out of the truck and took 200 to 300 gallons of oil, the manager told police.
According to the manager, the thieves have stolen the used oil at least four times on a monthly basis.
The manager also said in order to get to the oil, the thieves had to destroy a lock and heavy-duty chain worth $70 at least twice.
The investigation is ongoing, police said.
Watch:TSA agents in Miami appear to steal passenger items; what they're accused of taking
veryGood! (69349)
Related
- Are Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp down? Meta says most issues resolved after outages
- Kenyan police say psychopathic serial killer arrested after women's remains found in dump
- Emma Roberts Engaged to Actor Cody John: See Her Ring
- Save 62% on Kyle Richards-Approved Amazon Finds During Prime Day 2024
- Senate begins final push to expand Social Security benefits for millions of people
- In NBC interview, Biden says he shouldn't have said bullseye when referring to Trump, but says former president is the one engaged in dangerous rhetoric
- Home Run Derby's nail-biting finish had Teoscar Hernandez, Bobby Witt's families on edge
- Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, Crack Open
- The Daily Money: Spending more on holiday travel?
- Detroit-area county to pay $7 million to family of man killed while jailed for drunken driving
Ranking
- Sonya Massey's father decries possible release of former deputy charged with her death
- Bengals' Tee Higgins only franchised player of 2024 to not get extension. What's next?
- 'Red-blooded American' Paul Skenes makes Air Force proud at MLB All-Star Game
- Untangling Christina Hall's Sprawling Family Tree Amid Josh Hall Divorce
- 'Vanderpump Rules' star DJ James Kennedy arrested on domestic violence charges
- Home Run Derby's nail-biting finish had Teoscar Hernandez, Bobby Witt's families on edge
- DJT shares surge after Trump assassination attempt
- Small plane crashes into river on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, officials say
Recommendation
Macy's says employee who allegedly hid $150 million in expenses had no major 'impact'
The Best Amazon Prime Day 2024 Alternative Sales: 60% Off Wayfair, 50% Off Old Navy, 20% Off MAC & More
Misinformation and conspiracy theories swirl in wake of Trump assassination attempt
Soros’ Open Society Foundations say their restructuring is complete and pledge $400M for green jobs
Rolling Loud 2024: Lineup, how to stream the world's largest hip hop music festival
Shannen Doherty remembered by 90210 and Charmed co-stars
North Carolina approves party seeking to put RFK Jr. on the ballot, rejects effort for Cornel West
Prime Day 2024: Save On These 41 Beauty Products Rarely Go on Sale- Tatcha, Color Wow, Laneige & More