VIDEO: Gas thieves stealing gasoline through siphoning

FARGO, N.D. (NBC) - Families across the nation are feeling pain at the pump as gas prices remain high and thieves are feeling that punch too- some resorting to siphoning fuel out of tanks and drilling directly into fuel tanks to steal gasoline.

Bailey Hurley has more.

Since the beginning of the year - Fargo Police say the department has taken a total of "three" reports of gas being siphoned out of someone's vehicle.

Meanwhile, West Fargo and Moorhead Police say they don't have any reports - but experts say with prices as high as they are - that doesn't mean it can't or won't happen.

"It is more a reality that everybody has to be on guard about just because of the gas prices, I mean it's liquid gold at this point."

The good news - newer vehicles have a handful of fail-safes to prevent the siphoning of your fuel like your tank being locked from the inside of your vehicle.

As well as check valves that make it harder for thieves to put a tube down your tank.

"Obviously with enough practice and enough time, they can get around that, but they first would have to be able to get into your gas tank and gas system to do that."

For vehicles without those added measures, Koffler suggests getting a gas cap lock - and both he and police say it's best to set yourself up for success each time you park your vehicle.

"Parking your car in the garage, if you don't have a garage, park it in a well-lit area. People don't like to steal things if they're able to be seen."

Koffler also says if you find your car's fuel was tampered with - to not start the vehicle, and instead call a tow truck - as running your engine could cause major damage.

And police add those caught siphoning gas could find themselves facing theft charges in court.