NaVCIS Freight Bulletin

005 05/03/2021 NaVCIS Freight Alerts and Updates are now available through Twitter - @NaVCIS_UK - #NaVCIS Freight

Issue 005 NaVCIS Freight 07388 859 423 05/03/2021 [email protected] NATIONAL HGV & CARGO CRIME – 2021 YTD

 443 – HGV & Cargo Crime notifications in 2021

 £9.4 million - Cost price loss value from HGV & Cargo Related Thefts in 2021

 £21,308 - Average cost price loss value per incident

 NaVCIS receive notifications of HGV & Cargo crime from Police, Hauliers, Businesses, Insurers, Cargo Surveyors & Industry Associations

 If you are a victim of HGV / Cargo related crime – please contact 101 and report to Police

also notify us [email protected]

Issue 005 NaVCIS Freight 07388 859 423 05/03/2021 [email protected] SURREY – HGV CRIME ARRESTS NaVCIS are working with colleagues at

During the early hours of Thursday 18/02/2021, a vehicle was stopped M20, Kent

The four occupants arrested believed involved in HGV Crime in Surrey

Three men from Essex and a man from Kent

Enquiries are on going

If you have any information in relation to persons involved in freight or cargo crime contact [email protected]

Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted Anonymously

Issue 005 NaVCIS Freight 07388 859 423 05/03/2021 [email protected] SURREY POLICE – HGV CRIME - ARREST

NaVCIS are working with colleagues at Surrey Police

At 03:17hrs on Tuesday 23/02/2021 at Clacket Lane Motorway Services, M25

Police responded to a report of an attempt to steal Metal Products namely Copper from HGV

One Male Arrested

Enquiries are on going

If you have any information in relation to persons involved in freight or cargo crime contact [email protected]

Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted Anonymously

Issue 005 NaVCIS Freight 07388 859 423 05/03/2021 [email protected] – HGV CRIME ARRESTS NaVCIS are working with colleagues at West Yorkshire Police

Between Thursday 25th and Friday 26th February 2021, Police arrested six men from Leeds & Kirklees in relation to a large scale operation in relation to Conspiracy to steal from HGVs and handling stolen goods

The multiple arrests and seizures centred around a theft from a lorry in the West Midlands on 17th February 2021

NaVCIS are working with West Yorkshire Police and

Enquiries are on going

If you have any information in relation to persons involved in freight or cargo crime contact [email protected]

Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted Anonymously

Issue 005 NaVCIS Freight 07388 859 423 05/03/2021 [email protected] DERBYSHIRE AND – HGV CRIME – TROWELL ARRESTS NaVCIS are working with colleagues at both Derbyshire and South Yorkshire Police

At 04:40hrs on 26/02/2021 at Trowell Services, M1, Nottinghamshire

Police responded to a report of a HGV Trailer being entered – 6 Pallets of high value electrical goods stolen

A vehicle was identified by Derbyshire Police & South Yorkshire Police which refused to stop and was subsequently caused to stop

Four men from Leeds arrested and the stolen Cargo recovered Enquiries are on going

If you have any information in relation to persons involved in freight or cargo crime contact [email protected]

Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted Anonymously

Issue 005 NaVCIS Freight 07388 859 423 05/03/2021 [email protected] NORTH YORKSHIRE – HGV CRIME – A19 CRATHORNE NaVCIS are working with colleagues at

Overnight 19/01/2021 to 20/01/2021 at A19 Crathorne, North Yorkshire

HGV Curtain Slashing offence – 21 Pallets of gift wrapping stolen

Enquiries are on going

If you have any information in relation to persons involved in freight or cargo crime contact [email protected]

Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted Anonymously

Issue 005 NaVCIS Freight 07388 859 423 05/03/2021 [email protected] – TRAILER HOOK UP THEFT

NaVCIS are working with colleagues at Leicestershire Police

At 9pm on 07/02/2021 at Lutterworth, Leicestershire

Trailer Hook Up Theft - Preloaded Trailer containing PPE equipment stolen from yard

Enquiries are on going

If you have any information in relation to persons involved in freight or cargo crime contact [email protected]

Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted Anonymously

Issue 005 NaVCIS Freight 07388 859 423 05/03/2021 [email protected] CHESHIRE – HGV CRIME – TRAILER HOOK UP THEFT

NaVCIS are working with colleagues at Cheshire Police

Overnight 15/02/2021 to 16/02/2021 at Lymm Truckstop, M6 Cheshire

HGV Trailer Hook Up Theft – unattended Preloaded Trailer Stolen

Enquiries are on going

If you have any information in relation to persons involved in freight or cargo crime contact [email protected]

Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted Anonymously

Issue 005 NaVCIS Freight 07388 859 423 05/03/2021 [email protected] WEST YORKSHIRE – LGV – CURTAIN SLASHING OFFENCE

NaVCIS are working with colleagues at West Yorkshire Police

Between 02:00hrs and 04:00hrs on 11/02/2021 at Barnsdale Bar, A1 Southbound, Wentbridge, Pontefract

LGV Curtain Slashing occurred – Machinery & Parts stolen

Enquiries are on going

If you have any information in relation to persons involved in freight or cargo crime contact [email protected]

Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted Anonymously

Issue 005 NaVCIS Freight 07388 859 423 05/03/2021 [email protected] COBHAM SERVICES, SURREY – HGV CURTAIN SLASH OFFENCE NaVCIS are working with colleagues at Surrey Police

At 00:28hrs on Wednesday 17/02/2021 at Cobham Services, M25 Westbound

Three HGVs had curtains slashed and one Lorry had a large quantity of Smoking products stolen

Enquiries are on going – Police believe the males pictured may have information to assist enquiries

If you have any information in relation to persons involved in freight or cargo crime contact [email protected]

Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted Anonymously

Issue 005 NaVCIS Freight 07388 859 423 05/03/2021 [email protected] – HIGH VALUE THEFT – HGV CRIME

NaVCIS are working with colleagues at Thames Valley Police

Overnight 15/02/2021 – 16/02/2021 at Lasborough Road, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

Overnight, offenders have cut the rear seals to the trailer & a large quantity of boxes containing clothing stolen

Enquiries are on going

If you have any information in relation to persons involved in freight or cargo crime contact [email protected]

Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted Anonymously

Issue 005 NaVCIS Freight 07388 859 423 05/03/2021 [email protected] – THEFT FROM HGV - HIGH VALUE COSMETICS STOLEN

NaVCIS are working with colleagues at Kent Police

Overnight 04/02/2021 to 05/02/2021

HGV Trailer entered & High Value Cosmetics stolen

Enquiries are on going

If you have any information in relation to persons involved in freight or cargo crime contact [email protected]

Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted Anonymously

Issue 003 NaVCIS Freight 07388 859 423 05/03/2021 [email protected] POLICE SERVICE OF NORTHERN IRELAND – THEFT OF HGV AND TRAILER NaVCIS are working with colleagues at Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI)

At 01:30hrs on Friday 19/02/2021 at Dungannon, Northern Ireland

Offenders unknown approach HGV and Trailer and knock on the cab asking to see drivers papers and whilst driver exits vehicle and is distracted- entry is gained to cab

HGV and Trailer containing goods stolen and made good escape

Enquiries are on going

If you have any information in relation to persons involved in freight or cargo crime contact [email protected]

Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted Anonymously

Issue 005 NaVCIS Freight 07388 859 423 05/03/2021 [email protected] SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY – PARCEL DELIVERY LORRIES

NaVCIS are working with partners in Industry with regards Parcel Delivery & E-Commerce

At 03:00hrs on Thursday 18/02/2021 on the A51, Rugeley

Lorry delivery driver reported suspicious activity with a Mercedes Sprinter Van

Please remain vigilant in relation to HGV Romanian Rollover / moving cargo thefts

Enquiries are on going

If you have any information in relation to persons involved in freight or cargo crime contact [email protected]

Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted Anonymously

Issue 005 NaVCIS Freight 07388 859 423 05/03/2021 [email protected] HGV “JUMP UP THEFTS” – NATIONAL BUSINESS CRIME SOLUTIONS

NaVCIS are working with partners at National Business Crime Solutions (NBCS)

Between 18/02/2021 and 03/03/2021 there have been EIGHT incidents of “Jump Up” Thefts from lorries delivering goods in London & surrounding area

Please remain vigilant if delivering around these locations

Enquiries are on going

If you have any information in relation to persons involved in freight or cargo crime contact [email protected]

Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted Anonymously

Issue 005 NaVCIS Freight 07388 859 423 05/03/2021 [email protected] – HGV CRIME – APPEAL

NaVCIS are working with colleagues at Police Scotland

Enquiries are ongoing within the Police Service of Scotland area in relation to the suspected theft of the above pictured Scania 480 Topline tractor unit from an Industrial commercial premises yard in the Scottish Borders.

The truck is believed to have been taken by an unmarked, low loader HGV, (no further details at this time) around about January 2020.

The tractor unit was not in a mechanically sound state to be driven as the engine had been stripped down for future repair.

If you have any information in relation to If anyone has any information or has seen this vehicle between November / December persons involved in freight or cargo crime 2019 and February 2021. contact [email protected] Please contact Police Stuart Little email Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be [email protected]. contacted Anonymously

Issue 005 NaVCIS Freight 07388 859 423 05/03/2021 [email protected] NaVCIS Freight would not be possible without the assistance and funding from our financial partners

To find out how to join our sponsorship team and how we can work together to assist in combating Freight & Cargo crime – please contact: [email protected]

Issue 005 NaVCIS Freight 07388 859 423 05/03/2021 [email protected] Protective Marking: NOT PROTECTIVELY MARKED FOIA Exemption: NO Suitable for Publication Scheme: YES Title and Version: NaVCIS Freight Bulletin Purpose: To provide current and relevant intelligence for industry partners Relevant to: Freight, Logistics & Insurance Industry Summary: As Purpose Creating BOCU/Branch & Unit: NaVCIS Freight Desk Briefing Author: Michael Dawber Created Date: Friday 5th March 2021 Review Date: 14 days from above

Issue 005 NaVCIS Freight 07388 859 423 05/03/2021 [email protected]