{
  "id": 14350046,
  "title": "Kelowna residents left with costly damage after fuel tanks drilled",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/kelowna-residents-left-with-costly-damage-after-fuel-tanks-drilled",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-14T02:02:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Global News",
    "slug": "global-news",
    "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12101437/kelowna-residents-costly-damage-fuel-tanks-drilled/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kelowna residents are facing costly damage after fuel tanks were drilled into their vehicles. One driver, Roger Dyck, noticed a strong smell and saw fuel flowing from his truck in the Walmart parking lot. Police arrived after Dyck alerted them, having been pursuing someone else through the parking lot. The fire department cleaned up the spilled fuel, leaving Dyck’s 2020 Chevrolet Silverado without power for a week or two while repairs were made. The cost could range between $1,000 and $2,000, with an insurance deductible of $300 and potential towing charges of about $200.\n\nChris Loney also experienced fuel theft, discovering his 1992 Mitsubishi Pajero’s fuel cap had been pried open and diesel stolen. Older vehicles, lacking protective mechanisms, may be more vulnerable to siphoning. A replacement fuel tank could cost around $1,000, potentially reaching $2,000 for a brand-new original-equipment tank. Loney believes high fuel prices may be contributing to the thefts, as vehicle expenses already consume much of his budget. He is frustrated by the situation, noting that he can no longer enjoy his vehicle over the weekend. As fuel prices remain high, vehicle owners may face an unsettling reality: the next time they return to their parked vehicle, the damage could extend far beyond the cost of gasoline.",
  "summary": "Fuel theft is leaving Kelowna vehicle owners facing more than an empty tank, with some discovering holes drilled directly into their vehicles’ fuel tanks.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}