Thieves target garage forecourt for third time 18 months

Range Rover Sport and Volkswagon Golf seat also previously stolen from Horsepower Motor Centre

Thieves target garage forecourt for third time 18 months

The owner of an independent car dealership is facing a £3,000 repair bill after a thief stripped the front of a Vauxhall Corsa in just 25 minutes.

The front bumper, grille and headlights were stolen while the bonnet and side of the car suffered damage while it was parked on the forecourt of Horsepower Motor Centre in Tonbridge on the morning of on Saturday, January 18.

After the theft of a £40,000 Range Rover Sport in September 2018, the business spent £5,000 on CCTV and alarm systems.

However, six months later thieves took car seats from a rare Volkswagon Golf.

“It’s so disheartening”

Business co-owner, Alexander Kuligowski, said: “A good Samaritan who happened to visit our forecourt ironically to view the very vehicle in question noticed it was missing the front end.

“It’s so disheartening to find out your business has been subjected to such a petty, yet well-executed crime.

“We have spent thousands of pounds on CCTV and alarm systems to prevent such crimes from taking place, but clearly, they won’t deter an individual from stealing if they have the will to do so, and the courage.

“The local authorities did a terrific job in the case of the Range Rover Sport, so I really hope they do it again and catch the culprit.”

CCTV footage

CCTV footage shows the perpetrator in dark clothing entering the dealership at around 8.30pm and assessing the car before stripping it.

A police spokesman said: “Officers are investigating the reported theft of a front bumper, grille and headlamps from a Vauxhall Corsa parked outside a business in Sovereign Way, Tonbridge at around 8.45pm on 18 January. “

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