LONDON, ONT -- A sudden spike in gas thefts may soon have Londoners paying before they pump at any gas station in the city.
The proposal to create a by-law to require pre-payment at all 50 gas stations in London was heard at city hall Wednesday.
London is averaging two gas-and-dash incidents every day, which is double the number in 2016.
Police say each investigation ties up officers for a couple hours.
Some provinces already have laws in place requiring pre-payment at gas stations.
A final decision will come after a public participation meeting this spring.
