PICTURED: The most wanted thieves on our trains
POLICE have released pictures of "most wanted" people suspected of stealing on trains.
British Transport Police published the details as part of a new crackdown on travel thefts. Suitcases, bags, mobile phones and laptops are the things stolen most often.
In many cases, CCTV covers the trains and stations. As part of the force's Operation Impact, a gallery of CCTV pictures shows people the police want to speak to.
The incidents include one on Friday, October 26, last year, when the victim realised her bag was missing at Nottingham. She had boarded the train at Norwich at 6.57pm. Police believe the bag was stolen in Grantham by a woman who jumped on board with another woman. Both had pushchairs.
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A bag was stolen between Nottingham and Leicester on Tuesday, February 21, last year. And on Monday, March 19, 2012, two female victims, travelling separately, had cases stolen on a Wellingborough-Nottingham train. If you can help, call 800 405040. You can also text on 61016.
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5 Comments
by Forlogson
Tuesday, March 19 2013, 5:17PM
“mark49310 - No room for sentiment mate, turn her in!”
by Deegee99
Tuesday, March 19 2013, 12:21PM
“Yes you would think by this time we would have CCTV images that actually look like the people they have shot. I am always staggered by the pathetic image quality of the average CCTV camera. I just don't see the point in them if they can't even capture a reasonable picture.”
by FreeForester
Tuesday, March 19 2013, 11:19AM
“...and that reminds me.....last week at Grantham Station all the ticket gates were open, free for all. I thought the idea of electronic gates was to stop ticket-less people getting on trains? It's usually them who do the pinching, the tickets are too expensive for them.”
by FreeForester
Tuesday, March 19 2013, 11:16AM
“I never use a bag (handbag that is) I only buy trousers and coats/jackets with zipped pockets, and possibly one inside. As a regular traveller, I shudder to see how many people just spread their belongings out over the table, and then become immersed in their laptops, or a book. If I have to use the toilet I try and take my luggage with me. Most people travelling alone only have smallish bags. Not easy, however, to get them on the rack above your head. Sometimes you just have to put them at the end of the carriage. Learn to travel light, it is possible. And, 2 women jumping on at Grantham! With pushchairs! Beware, that's a well-known trick.”
by mark49310
Tuesday, March 19 2013, 11:06AM
“Yes, but CCTV has to be clear to be effective. The first two are ok, but the third picture could be my granny.”