Razor Blades Found On North Carolina Gas Pumps

North Carolina authorities informing The general public of a concerning development involving Gas pumps with handles that have razor-sharp blades 

Brandon Rothrock, Forest City Police Lieutenant said The sharp objects were found by the Department of Agriculture while inspecting the gas pumps. 

“[The inspector] made us aware. … He said that he was checking some yesterday and found some in Ellenboro at a Roco Station,” Rothrock stated. “So, that led him to check some of our local stations, and he found one at 74 Junction.”

“Once he found several [on Tuesday], he realized it was an issue,” Rothrock is also said.

The razors were found at many other locations. 

In advisoryThe Forest City Police Department said, “[o]fficers with the Forest City Police Department have located multiple instances of razor blades being placed in gas pump handles in Forest City and surrounding areas.”

“We are actively investigating these instances now in cooperation with the state Department of Agriculture and will follow up with more information when available. In the meantime, please be aware of your surroundings while pumping gas and always check before grabbing the gas pump handle. Thank you and stay safe,” It was added. 

One of the 74 Junction gas station’s customers, Dan O’Bryan, commented on the odd situation. 

“This particular gas station, I’m pretty much here every single morning, because I work just two minutes down the road from here,” O’Bryan said.

“I’m not surprised, but that’s definitely good to know. I’ll tell my wife about it,” He pointed out.

Rothrock implored people to be careful when they go to fuel up in order to make sure that they don’t get hurt. 

“If you’re pumping gas, check. Look before you grab. Protect yourself however you need to,” Rothrock observed. “It’s going to take some hours of reviewing video to see if we can come up with a suspect.”

“There is no explanation as to why someone would do this,” He said.

Rothrock said that no one had been injured by the razors yet. However, it is not known how long they have been stuck to the gas pump handles. It is not even known who committed these strange acts. 

“With these times — germs and things anyway — maybe wear gloves. Until we can come up with a solid answer,” He said. 

“It’s very scary, especially whenever kids pump the gas for their parents,” Brandy Hagan reportedly said Fill up. 

The investigation is being conducted by the state Department of Agriculture.