Croydon car business 'devastated' after thefts
THE "brazen" theft of six high-end cars has left a business in tatters.
The Swift Centre in Imperial Way, Croydon, was targeted by four burglars early on Saturday.
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Swift Centre director Sheik Hassan said the theft of six cars from the Imperial Way business has been 'devastating'
Two burglars were caught on CCTV breaking into the centre shortly after midnight.
They stole two cars before returning two hours later with two others, stealing the remaining four cars.
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They also stole £4,000 in cash and the centre's log books, meaning the business is unable to operate until it can replace the important paperwork.
The vehicles stolen, which include a Mercedes and a BMW, are worth £60,000 in total.
Director Sheik Hassan has said his business has been devastated by the break-in.
"It is so completely brazen that they would hang around for a couple of hours and continue to come back to steal more," he told the Advertiser.
"I was on holiday when it happened but when I got the call on Saturday they said it was a complete mess. Papers and keys were scattered everywhere, there were even keys in the fridge. We can't sell anything until we get new logbooks and that could take six weeks.
"We're just completely devastated by what has happened, it's a complete nightmare. We have never been targeted before. If we could find the cars it would be excellent, so if anyone sees any of them on their drives please let us know."
Police are investigating the incident but have made no arrests at this stage.
The cars involved are: A silver Mercedes SL500 registration number YE0R VRG; White Audi TT Cabriolet registration number WL09 AFO; Black Mercedes C Class registration number KR05 NNM; Grey BMW 530 DM Sport registration number GK07 XHX; Audi AS S-line and Volvo C30 D5 Design.
Anyone with information is asked to call officers on 101. To remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Comments
by PeterNT
Monday, June 18 2012, 11:47AM
“Do you know that area well? It's an industrial estate, not a housing estate, so no people living around there or working there at that time of night to raise the alarm. I do agree with you his security systems should have been better but think it's harsh to "get on his case" so soon.”
by addingtongirl
Monday, June 18 2012, 11:34AM
“Answer to to your question...YES I do feel for the owner and if it was me I would be gutted ???? but if these so called ratbags, came back two hours later and NOBODY heard or saw anything except cctv but havent arrested anyone yet got me puzzled......”
by PeterNT
Monday, June 18 2012, 11:09AM
“Addingtongirl I think we should be sympathising with the business owner rather than criticising. He has been the target of a large theft, I for one feel very sorry for the poor guy and hope he gets things running again quickly.”
by addingtongirl
Monday, June 18 2012, 10:23AM
“First it seems to me these cars have been taken to order..and to come back again and again a bit of an easy target....I expect you will have to change the way your cars are not locked up ??????”