Cars Stolen After Thieves Smash Through Security Barrier
Written by HFM News on 3rd August 2023
Police have recovered six cars stolen from Bruntingthorpe Proving Ground after thieves smashed through a security barrier to make their escape.
All were found abandoned three miles away in Ashby Magna, following the incident yesterday.
Tyres on some of the cars were punctured when they were driven over a security ‘stinger’ type device at the exit of the site in Upper Bruntingthorpe, part of which is used to store cars.
No arrests have been made and Police have launched an appeal for information.
A spokesperson for Leicestershire Police told HFM: “At around 5.15pm yesterday (Wednesday 2 August) a report was received that six cars had been stolen from a site in Upper Bruntingthorpe.
“It was reported that another vehicle had been used to gain access.
“Officers were deployed and following a search of the area, all vehicles were found abandoned in Ashby Magna.
“Enquiries into the incident are continuing.
“Anyone with information is asked to contact police, quoting reference 23*478523.”
