Siphoning Gas Is Not Only Illegal But Also A Prime Opportunity For Fiery Mishaps. ... Or rather, if you're dealing with highly flammable gasoline, you could also get burned if you're illegally siphoning, as one Arizona man discovered.

Is siphoning gas a crime?

Theft, also referred to as robbery, is the criminal act of stealing. ... Siphoning is a method of stealing gas from someone's car. The perpetrator siphons off the gas by sticking a hose into another car's gas tank and sucking the gas out. The thief siphons the gas into his or her gas can.

What do you do if someone siphons your gas?

Consider installing a locking gas cap, even if your fuel door locks. Remember to call 911 if you see suspicious behavior, such as someone putting a siphon into a gas tank or acting strangely around parked cars.