'We were target of sinister heating oil theft and want to warn others'
A charity is warning about the risk of home heating oil thefts after falling victim to the crime.
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"The worrying thing was it felt very premediated, and that felt quite sinister."
— Kate Clifford , Activist
"This time period corresponded with the highest number of oil thefts, with the police figures showing 37 in a single month."
— Raymond Gormley , Activist
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A charity is warning about the risk of home heating oil thefts after falling victim to the crime.
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