Crime & Safety

Missing Gas Cap Sparks Call to Police

The person reported the cap missing and a gritty substance around the opening to the gas line on a vehicle parked in the marina.

Port Washington police were called to the marina last week after a driver believed their car was tampered with.

The caller said the gas cap was removed from a vehicle parked in the marina at 1:35 p.m. Aug. 5, according to police reports. There was also a gritty substance inside the opening to the gas line.

Police had no further information about what may have happened.


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