LAKEPORT, Calif. – The Lakeport Police Department is advising community members to be vigilant in the wake of reports of gas thefts in the city.

The agency said Friday that it has received two recent reports of gasoline being siphoned from parked vehicles.

The first theft occurred in the 500 block of Bevins Street between Oct. 18 and Oct. 20, police said.

The second theft occurred on Oct. 27 in the parking lot of the Fifth Street boat launch between mid morning and early afternoon, according to the agency.

The Lakeport Police Department historically has seen increases in these types of crimes during the fall and winter months.

The city experienced a rash of gasoline thefts in 2012, including several that occurred at the Fifth Street boat launch and at numerous others places.

Last winter Lakeport Police officers on patrol were able to catch two gasoline thieves in the act, the agency said.

Police currently are on the lookout day and night for anyone committing these crimes.

Community members are asked to share information about the thefts with their friends and neighbors, be aware of their surroundings and immediately report any suspicious activity to police.

The Lakeport Police Department can be reached at 707-263-5491.