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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Anna Tims

Beware airport parking thieves: police warn over spate of car thefts

an airport parking direction sign with a deep blue sky in the background
Returning holidaymakers have reported vehicles that have been damaged, burgled or stolen while in the care of some meet-and-greet companies. Photograph: Britpix/Alamy

Terence Baxter* had booked a meet-and-greet service to park his Volkswagen at Heathrow airport while he and his wife went on holiday. The couple handed over the keys at the drop-off site and were driven to the terminal – and that was the last they saw of their car. On their return they were informed by the company it had been stolen.

Their case comes as airports and police forces are warning travellers to be wary of “unofficial” operators advertising cheap long-stay parking after a rise in complaints.

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