Gatwick Airport CCTV picture is launched after household have baggage stolen containing home keys, financial institution playing cards, Apple devices and scuba gear
An investigation has been launched after a family reported their luggage being stolen from Gatwick Airport.
Their suitcase contained items including Apple electronic gadgets and laptops, house keys, a wallet containing bank cards, Sony headphones, scuba diving equipment, snorkels and a wetsuit.
The family were preparing to depart on a long haul flight when the theft happened on December 12 between 11.35am and 11.50am.
Police say the theft took place while the owner of the luggage was distracted at the check-in area A in the South Terminal at London Gatwick.
It is believed that the thief boarded a bus to Crawley and later attempted to use the stolen bank cards in the Langley Green area.
The man is described as being aged in his 30s with a beard, wearing a dark blue jacket, blue jeans, black trainers, and a dark or brown coloured baseball cap.
Sussex Police have released a CCTV image of a man they wish to speak to in connection with their investigation.
The man is described as being aged in his 30s with a beard, wearing a dark blue jacket, blue jeans, black trainers, and a dark or brown coloured baseball cap.
Sussex Police have released a CCTV image of a man they wish to speak to in connection with their investigation
The family were preparing for a long haul flight when the theft happened at the check-in area A in the South Terminal at London Gatwick on December 12 between 11.35am and 11.50am
Inspector Mark Robinson said: ‘We are investigating a report of theft of luggage from the terminal area at London Gatwick while the victim was distracted.
‘This was distressing for the victim, who was with his young family at the time and seeking to embark on a holiday ahead of a busy festive period.
‘We are issuing CCTV images of a man we wish to speak with in connection with our enquiries, anyone who can identify him is asked to come forward.’
Anyone who has any information should contact Sussex Police online by quoting serial 1097 of 12/12.
