Fuel Siphoning was a major concern for vehicle owners during the Oil and Energy Crises of the '70s and early '80s. While it has remained a concern it was never again as much of a fear as it was then. In addition, manufacturers developed anti-siphoning mechanisms in the fuel fillers of newer vehicles, decreasing the frequency siphoning would be attempted.
That being said, with the current economic climate, fuel siphoning may be a rising concern. While we do not see this type of damage frequently, it does occur. Today we saw two vehicles from a local school district which had the fuel filler necks sliced open overnight and an unknown amount of fuel siphoned off. So if you notice that your fuel level mysteriously decreased overnight, keep this in mind as if you are unaware and attempt to fill your fuel tank you will have gas leaking from your car!
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