‘We trusted them,’ drivers fume after wheels stolen off cars left with parking service at major UK airport – costing £2k | 5BEK6D2 | 2024-03-01 12:08:01

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'We trusted them,' drivers fume after wheels stolen off cars left with parking service at major UK airport – costing £2k | 5BEK6D2 | 2024-03-01 12:08:01

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Cops say eight reviews have been product of wheels being taken from vehicles parked at

HOLIDAYMAKERS leaving their automobiles parked at a serious UK airport are being focused by thieves nicking spare wheels.

Cops say eight reviews have been product of wheels being taken from vehicles parked at Gatwick Airport in current weeks.

'We trusted them,' drivers fume after wheels stolen off cars left with parking service at major UK airport – costing £2k

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A whopping eight automobiles have had their tyres stolen from automobiles at Gatwick airport[/caption]

'We trusted them,' drivers fume after wheels stolen off cars left with parking service at major UK airport – costing £2k

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The signal for the departure corridor of Gatwick Airport north terminal constructing[/caption]

'We trusted them,' drivers fume after wheels stolen off cars left with parking service at major UK airport – costing £2k

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Sarah Breakspear's car after the tyre was stolen[/caption]

'We trusted them,' drivers fume after wheels stolen off cars left with parking service at major UK airport – costing £2k

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Sarah stated she was left with a £400 invoice after the theft[/caption]

The victims at Gatwick claim they've need to pay vital amounts to replace the tyres.

One stated the spare wheel was taken from the again of their £60okay 4×4 – and costed them £2,000 to switch.

Comments on-line seem to point out the thefts have been occurring for weeks.

Sarah Breakspear, 42, stated the spare wheel from her car was stolen 5 weeks in the past – leaving her and her husband with a £400 invoice.

Sarah, from Weymouth, Dorset, stated: "Once we returned to our truck, as we have been walking in the direction of it we observed the chain for the spare tyre was hanging down.

"We trusted the Gatwick valet service with the car, obtained again late at night time and just needed to get house.

"Now we're out of pocket. It put us off from parking there in the future."

She says Gatwick did refund the pair for the missing wheel after she complained on-line.

Sussex Police informed GloucestershireLive: "Sussex Police are conscious of eight studies of spare wheels being taken from automobiles in automotive parks close to London Gatwick.

"Officers are investigating and anybody with info is asked to report it to Sussex Police on-line, quoting serial 1294 of 09/02."

A London Gatwick spokesperson stated: "We take the safety of automobiles parked in our automotive parks very critically.

"There are a selection of measures in place including barrier controls, quantity plate recognition cameras and regular security patrols. We're supporting the police investigation into the incidents."

NCP, which runs automotive parks at Gatwick, has been approached for remark.

'We trusted them,' drivers fume after wheels stolen off cars left with parking service at major UK airport – costing £2k

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NCP, which runs the parking at Gatwick, declined to remark[/caption]

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