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Brazen thieves in Harlow were caught on camera filling a moped and jerry can with petrol before fleeing without paying, sparking outrage among shocked locals.
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Brazen free-loading thieves fill up their moped and jerry can with petrol before fleeing

Charlie Watton
Last updated: August 21, 2025 8:07 pm
Charlie Watton Published August 14, 2025
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The moment brazen thieves are seen at a petrol station, refuelling a motorbike and filling a jerry can with petrol. (Jam Press/Spotted in Harlow)
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A pair of brazen free-loading thieves have been spotted filling up their moped and jerry can with petrol before fleeing.

The duo pulled up at the pump, loading their bike and can with fuel before riding off without paying.

Both men in the footage were wearing face masks to hide their identity.

READ MORE: Candle melts worth just £4 have security tags put on them in Tesco leaving customers fuming

Despite being on bikes neither men wore helmets.

The footage was captured by a shocked member of the public outside Esso petrol station, Kitson Way, Harlow, Essex.

The witness who requested to remain nameless stated the pair had been ‘terrorising’ the area.

Locals revealed that the pair were allegedly involved with a mugging.

(Jam Press/Spotted in Harlow)

Witnesses also claimed they had driven through a group of children in the local park.

The footage of the petrol theft was captured on (7 Aug) around 11am, as reported by Need To Know.

Members of the public have been left shocked by the footage.

Jack Scanlon said: “The pump shouldn’t be activated unless face coverings are removed.”

Social media comment on the post of Tesco shoppers in Burnley are outraged as £4 Yankee candle melts get security tags after thefts, with pricier candles and other goods also targeted to deter shoplifters.
Social media comment on the post. (Picture: Jam Press)

Mark Fox added: “Bloody morons, karma will catch up with them.”

Alex Stewart said: “Fuels expensive these days, but no joke that ain’t good.”

Steve Crewe added: “Scum.”

Doreen Crouch said: “Just gonna get worse.”

Social media comment on the post of Tesco shoppers in Burnley are outraged as £4 Yankee candle melts get security tags after thefts, with pricier candles and other goods also targeted to deter shoplifters.
Social media comment on the post. (Picture: Jam Press)

Essex Police has been approached for a comment.

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