Monday, May 8, 2023

Tamaqua Police Investigating Used Cooking Oil Thefts from Borough Restaurants


The Tamaqua Borough Police are investigating the recent thefts of used cooking oil from restaurants.

According to Police, the department is looking of the suspect or suspects that have stolen used cooking oil from the containers outside borough restaurants including Asia Star and Luigi’s.

Police say the oil is sold to recycling companies and has a monetary value.

The pictured van has been used during the thefts.

Anyone with information on these incidents is asked to contact Tamaqua Police by calling (570) 668-5000.