A four-member gang was arrested by Veppamkuppam police for stealing diesel from parked trucks, lorries and police vehicles at various places in Vellore on Sunday.

Police said the arrested persons were identified as S. Ilavarasan (21), E. Rajesh (26), M. Ajith (25) and R. Rajesh (25). They are residents of Odugathur area in Vellore. They are childhood friends and were school dropouts. Around 250 litres of diesel in 18 barrels, 15 empty barrels and a two-wheeler were also seized from the gang.