Two men from the Bronx were arrested in Brooklyn, Connecticut for stealing cooking oil from several local businesses. The theft was reported by a witness who saw the men in a white van taking cooking oil from multiple businesses. In total, 135 gallons of cooking oil were taken without permission from three local businesses. The men are facing charges including larceny, criminal trespassing, and possession of burglar tools. They are currently being held on $5,000 bonds.
This incident highlights the growing issue of theft of cooking oil, which is often stolen and sold on the black market due to its value as a commodity. Local businesses are advised to take precautions to protect their cooking oil from theft. The state police have reminded the public to report any suspicious activity to help prevent similar incidents in the future.
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