Crime & Safety

Hissing Groundhog, Aggressive Gas Station Attendant Prompt Police Calls

We provide a recap of some of the more unusual police calls from the region.

This post was written by Patch Senior Community Editor Danielle Horn

If I ask for $20 of gas, don’t give me $30. Also, don’t lift my car up in the air.

A customer of a Sudbury gas station was prevented from leaving this week when an attendant tried to syphon gas from the car after over-filling her tank. The driver told police she asked for $20 worth of gas but was given $30. When she was unable to pay for the extra gas, the attendant put her car on a lift and tried to syphon $10 of gas. Police, who saw the car up on the lift, are waiting for a report from the Department of Weights and Measures before taking any action.

Sign of suspicious activity, or fashion statement? You choose.

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In Milford recently, a caller told police a man in a car appeared to have pantyhose on his head. A woman was reportedly in the vehicle, as well. Police responded but the car was gone.

He only works on Groundhog Day. Any attempts to disturb him on other days will be met with extreme resistance.

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