10-06-2008, 09:26 PM
Police: Man Burned While Using Lighter To Siphon Gas
http://www.wisn.com/news/17596688/detail.html
MUKWONAGO, Wis. -- Mukwonago police said a man was burned while using a lighter to steal gas from a van.
Police said the man lives in Wauzeka and was visiting friends. But when he went to drive home early Saturday morning he didn't have enough gas and attempted to siphon some from the van into his SUV, with help from a Mukwonago woman.
Police said when he couldn't see how much was in the container, he used a lighter to check.
A blast of fire burned his hands. Neighbors called police.
Police said he and the woman were found a short time later in a store parking lot.
He was arrested on charges of theft and negligent use of burning materials.
She was referred to authorities for being party to theft.
Formal charges haven't been filed.
http://www.wisn.com/news/17596688/detail.html
MUKWONAGO, Wis. -- Mukwonago police said a man was burned while using a lighter to steal gas from a van.
Police said the man lives in Wauzeka and was visiting friends. But when he went to drive home early Saturday morning he didn't have enough gas and attempted to siphon some from the van into his SUV, with help from a Mukwonago woman.
Police said when he couldn't see how much was in the container, he used a lighter to check.
A blast of fire burned his hands. Neighbors called police.
Police said he and the woman were found a short time later in a store parking lot.
He was arrested on charges of theft and negligent use of burning materials.
She was referred to authorities for being party to theft.
Formal charges haven't been filed.