Bourne Police say two New York men are accused of stealing used cooking oil from area businesses.
Local businesses often put the oil in storage receptacles, then sell it to vendors who use it to make renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel.
Police launched Operation Midnight Oil to catch the thieves and on Monday night they intercepted two suspects who allegedly stole cooking oil from a business on Main Street.
Investigators believe the suspects may be connected to similar thefts across the state.
Gilberto Rodriguez and Oliver Cruz are charged with breaking and entering, larceny and conspiracy.
(Photos: Bourne Police Department)