A HUNT for a gang of brazen thieves has been launched after 17 vehicles had been stolen from holidaymakers on a cruise.
The motors had been lifted from a particular “safe” parking facility in Southampton, in a single day.
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The particular parking website is operated by Southampton Cruise Parking Services and is touted as “safe” storage for autos.
Police mentioned they had been working intently with the agency in a bid to seize the thieves.
The holidaymakers autos had been taken between 9 and 10 September, cops mentioned.
Police had been referred to as early the subsequent morning and once they arrived on the parking facility they found the motors had been swiped.
So far, solely six of the 17 stolen motors have been recovered by Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary.
Officers are interesting for any witnesses to return ahead to help with their investigation into the mass motor theft.
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A spokesman for Hampshire Constabulary mentioned: “We are interesting for witnesses following the theft of 17 autos from a cruise parking facility in Southampton.
“The incident occurred between the night of September 9 and the early hours of September 10.
“Officers had been referred to as at roughly 7:40am on Wednesday September 10 to stories of a suspected break-in at Southampton Cruise Parking Services on First Avenue.
“Upon arrival, it was found that 17 vehicles had been stolen.
“The investigation crew is working intently with the corporate working the positioning, in addition to native companions, to safe all accessible proof.”
Detective Constable Edward Smith, the officer main the investigation, mentioned: “We do not underestimate the numerous impression this incident has had on the victims, who’ve returned from their holidays to find their automobile stolen.
“We proceed to maintain these victims up to date with the progress with our investigation, which our crew is working extremely onerous on to make sure these accountable are arrested.
“We proceed to progress a number of strains of inquiry together with a full evaluate of CCTV from the scene and surrounding areas.
“I’m happy to say that this work has already led to the restoration of six of the autos and people homeowners have been up to date with the nice information.”
Anyone with info, or who could have CCTV footage from the realm, is urged to contact police quoting reference quantity 44250409694.
Alternatively, info might be offered anonymously through Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or visiting their web site.
The Sun has contacted Southampton Cruise Parking Services for remark.
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