On Fri, 4 Sep 2009 14:15:48 -0700 (PDT), Bolted wrote:

I guess, if they are putting it a container where they can see,before
filling their own tank (which I'm guessing they would, while at it).

TBH the ones using the nozzle are amateurs at nicking fuel. The pros
have a the ubiquitous white van with one of those caged cubic metre
tanks in the back, a decent capacity 12v pump and a length of hose.
They park near the tank, stuff the hose into the filler of the tank
and pump it dry in a very few minutes...

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Cheers
Dave.