Gas tank bandit busted in Jennings, more arrests expected

JENNINGS, LA (NBC33) — Police in Jennings are investigating a rash of gas thefts. Although they’ve arrested one man already, they believe that more people were involved.

The Jennings Police Department arrested Erik Guidry, 24, for allegedly stealing gas directly out of cars. They say he used an “elaborate” pumping system to steal gas from one car and then put it into another.

Officials say this investigation is ongoing and more arrests are expected.