A man has been arrested after he allegedly used a device to steal more than $1,700 worth of fuel from a Wawa in Delaware.
Kelvin Giron-Brand, 34 of Paterson, New Jersey was arrested at a Wawa located on Commons Boulevard in New Castle on Tuesday after state troopers responded to a call about a theft.
Police said Giron-Brand had installed a device on a fuel pump so that he could manipulate the pump to dispense a large volume of fuel for a fraction of the cost.
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Troopers had recovered multiple containers inside Giron-Brand’s work van that contained over $1,700 worth of fuel but he had only paid less than $20, according to police.
Police said they've been seeing similar incidents of people stealing diesel fuel from other Wawa gas stations in the area.
Giron-Brand has been charged with shoplifting over $1,500, conspiracy and possession of burglar tools or instruments involving disabling security systems, police said.
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Police said Giron-Brand has been arraigned and is now held on a a $14,000 secured bond.
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