Thieves Steal Designer Merchandise From Back Of Lorry Off A14

Thieves have stolen thousands of pounds worth of designer shoes, perfumes and accessories from the back of a lorry parked at the Rothwell Truck Stop.

Eleven pallets of the Kurt Geiger merchandise were removed when the side curtain of the trailer was cut during the early hours of Friday, while the driver slept.

Northants Police say other HGV’s parked at the area off junction 3 of the A14 have also been targeted by thieves in recent weeks and patrols have been stepped up.

Rothwell Truckstop

Officers are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.

A police spokesman said: “There have been similar incidents in recent weeks at the same location so officers are encouraging lorry drivers to be vigilant and to make use of secure parking in well-lit, enclosed areas, covered by CCTV and additional security measures.

“Witnesses or anyone with any information about this incident should call Northamptonshire Police on 101.

“Please quote incident number 24000318106 when passing on any information to make sure it gets to the right person as quickly as possible.

“Increased police patrols will also be taking place in the area due to the increase in offences at this location.”